Partial Splenectomy in Children with Sickle Cell Disease and Repeated Episs of Splenic Sequestration

E. Svarch Instituto de Hematologia e Inmunologia, Apartado 7070 CP, 10800, Ciudad de La, Habana, Cuba

P. Vilorio Hospital Pediatrico Docente “William Soler” CP, 10800, Ciudad de La, Habana, Cuba

I. Nordet Instituto de Hematologia e Inmunologia, Apartado 7070 CP, 10800, Ciudad de La, Habana, Cuba

A. Chesney Instituto de Hematologia e Inmunologia, Apartado 7070 CP, 10800, Ciudad de La, Habana, Cuba

J. F. Batista Centra de Investigaciones Clinicas CP, 11600, Ciudad de La, Habana, Cuba

L. Torres Centra de Investigaciones Clinicas CP, 11600, Ciudad de La, Habana, Cuba

A. Gonzalez Instituto de Hematologia e Inmunologia, Apartado 7070 CP, 10800, Ciudad de La, Habana, Cuba

E. de la Torre Instituto de Hematologia e Inmunologia, Apartado 7070 CP, 10800, Ciudad de La, Habana, Cuba

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Abstract

Twenty-five children with sickle cell disease and repeated episodes of splenic sequestration crises underwent partial splenectomy. They have been followed for 12 to 75 months (median 48 months) after surgery. During this period we have not observed any episode of splenic sequestration and the need for hospitalization and transfusions has been greatly reduced. We believe this is a useful and safe procedure for treating patients with this condition.

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