Splenectomy is a type of surgical procedure to remove the spleen from the body. It is mainly done to overcome the enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) or ruptured spleen, blood disorders, cancers, or cysts. It can be performed as an invasive laparoscopic surgery.
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Hi,Welcome to icliniq.comI hope your recovery is going well. Since your spleen was removed, your body is unable to defend itself against certain dangerous infections.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having hemoglobin C hemoglobinopathy leading to hemolysis and hence splenomegaly is present. Your hemoglobin level also should be checked.
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