Post-splenectomy syndrome

Alternative names
Splenectomy - post-surgery syndrome

Definition

Post-splenectomy syndrome is a group of symptoms and signs that frequently occur after surgical removal of the spleen (splenectomy).

These include:

• thrombocytosis (increased platelet count, which can cause Blood clots)
  
• destruction of red blood cells
  
• increased susceptibility to severe infections, especially with organisms such as streptococcus pneumoniae

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