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Thalhammer, GH; Eber, E; Uranüs, S; Pfeifer, J; Zach, MS.
Partial splenectomy in cystic fibrosis patients with hypersplenism.
Arch Dis Child. 2003; 88(2):143-146
Doi: 10.1136/adc.88.2.143
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- Leading authors Med Uni Graz
- Thalhammer Gabriela
- Zach Maximilian
- Co-authors Med Uni Graz
- Eber Ernst
- Pfeifer Johann
- Uranüs Selman
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- Abstract:
- We report three cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with hypersplenism who underwent partial splenectomy. The postoperative course was uneventful in two patients; one patient developed a complication necessitating resection of the rest of the spleen. Haematological parameters improved and oesophageal varices regressed in all patients. On follow up, one patient showed a normal spleen, the other a normally functioning accessory spleen; the third patient again developed splenomegaly with hypersplenism. Partial splenectomy is a promising therapeutic option for CF patients with hypersplenism.
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- Cystic Fibrosis - complications
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- Hypersplenism - complications
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- Spleen - surgery
- Splenectomy - methods