2009
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.02.016
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Outcome of splenectomy in children younger than 4 years with sickle cell disease

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“…Appropriate pre-and postoperative management with vaccination, antibiotic prophylaxis and immediate management of suspected sepsis in splenectomised patients have enabled modern surgeons and physicians to safely perform splenectomies in children under the age of 4 in some centres. [7] The indications for splenectomy in our series were similar to those found in the international literature, with the majority of cases performed for haematological disorders (namely ITP and HS). In total, 39% (n=13/33) of all cases were for ITP and 36% (n=12/33) for HS.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 83%
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“…Appropriate pre-and postoperative management with vaccination, antibiotic prophylaxis and immediate management of suspected sepsis in splenectomised patients have enabled modern surgeons and physicians to safely perform splenectomies in children under the age of 4 in some centres. [7] The indications for splenectomy in our series were similar to those found in the international literature, with the majority of cases performed for haematological disorders (namely ITP and HS). In total, 39% (n=13/33) of all cases were for ITP and 36% (n=12/33) for HS.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 83%
“…By the 1970s, this phenomenon and the associated role of encapsulated bacteria, such as S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae type B and Neisseria meningitidis types A and C, had been labelled as overwhelming causes of postsplenectomy infection (OPSI). [7] OPSI is a devastating consequence of splenectomy in children, with mortality rates of up to 50% in high-risk groups, i.e. young children, those with haematological disease and with malignancy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nevertheless, technical advancements such as hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy have facilitated increased acceptance of laparoscopy as an approach that is superior to open splenectomy, even in patients with severe hematologic diseases associated with massive splenomegaly. [12][13][14] In this study, one patient underwent hand assisted splenectomy and this technique can be used instead of open splenectomy when needed.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…28 In another study by Lesher et al, with a mean follow-up of 5.6 years, LS was found a safe and effective procedure with significantly lower hospital re-admission rates after surgery. 14 The study of Patkowski et al also analyzed the long-term results of LS with a maximum 8 years of follow-up. There was only one complication 16 months after surgery in their series and the authors concluded that LS should be accepted as the gold standard treatment method for spleen disorders.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Independientemente de ello, los avances tecnológicos, como la EL con ayuda manual, mejoraron la aceptación de la laparoscopía como un abordaje superior a la esplenectomía abierta, incluso en pacientes con trastornos hemáticos asociados con esplenomegalia masiva. [12][13][14] En este estudio, a un paciente se le realizó una esplenectomía con ayuda manual; esta técnica podría usarse en lugar de la esplenectomía abierta en caso de ser necesaria.…”
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