Splenectomy, while often necessary in otherwise healthy patients after major trauma, finds
its primary indication for patients with underlying malignant or nonmalignant hematologic …

Abstract Background/Purpose In order to avoid consequences of total splenectomy
(including severe postsplenectomy sepsis), partial splenectomy (PS) is increasingly …

Hereditary hemolytic anemias are a group of disorders with a variety of causes, including
red cell membrane defects, red blood cell enzyme disorders, congenital dyserythropoietic …

Background Laparoscopic partial splenectomy (LPS) is a challenging procedure. The aim of
this review was to evaluate its feasibility, safety, and potential benefits. Methods We …

Objective Rare disease research requires data sharing networks to power translational
studies. We describe novel use of Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap), a web …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to define the hematologic response to total
splenectomy (TS) or partial splenectomy (PS) in children with hereditary spherocytosis (HS) …

The outcomes of children with congenital hemolytic anemia (CHA) undergoing total
splenectomy (TS) or partial splenectomy (PS) remain unclear. In this study, we collected …

Background Laparoscopic partial splenectomy (LPS) is a surgical option for splenic masses,
with the goal of reducing postoperative complications while preserving splenic function …

BACKGROUND Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is characterized by chronic hemolytic anemia.
Worsening of anemia after red blood cell (RBC) transfusion has been reported and is often …

Background Laparoscopic partial splenectomy (LPS) theoretically maintains long-term
splenic immune function for children with hereditary spherocytosis (HS). Our goal was to …