disadvantages of splenectomy?
If AF refers to Atrial fibrillation, yes, it can shorten your life.
Most cases produce symptoms but do not shorten life expectancy.
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system.
I didn't have one before my splenectomy, therefore do not plan to have one after.
The main risk of a splenectomy procedure is overwhelming bacterial infection, or postsplenectomy sepsis.
The USMEPCOM standards, from my understanding, say that you CAN join if your splenectomy was a result of trauma. However, if your splenectomy is a result of some sort of infection or disease such as lukemia then you're out of luck.
Some mild upgrades can actually lengthen the life. It's the major upgrades that can shorten the life.
The CPT Code for laparoscopic splenectomey is 38120 (Laparoscopy, surgical, splenectomy)
The spleen.
The main muscles that are involved in a splenectomy are those in the diaphragm. The spleen is located under these muscles.
Generally speaking, no. You should discuss this issue with the physician who is monitoring your splenectomy.