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What is the medical term meaning Hernia of the spleen?
Splenorrhexis means rupture of the spleen.Splenorrhexis
Which of the spleen functions in the adult can be performed by bone marrow?
The removal of aged and damaged red blood cells.
Is an extra spleen dangerous and does it require removal?
It might get infected but to have to remove the spleen for an infection is unusual. The spleen may be removed if it fractures (a heavy blow on the belly may do it) and also in some blood disorders where a large spleen is hampering the renewal of blood cells such as in haemolytic anaemia, that is, anaemia due to the rapid destruction of red blood cells
What is the average loss of life expectancy after spleen removal?
If you avoid any postoperative complication and you have adequate vaccines and prophylactic antibiotherapy, your life expectancy is not diminished.
Where in the body is the largest single collection of lymphoid tissue?
That is called as Spleen.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of spleen?
The surgical removal of the spleen is called a splenectomy.Splenectomy.Spleenectomy.
Can you prevent pneumonia with spleen removal?
No, the spleen has nothing to do with pneumonia, which is a lung condition.
What is the cpt code for partial removal of the spleen?
38100
What is it called to surgically removal the spllen?
Spleen removal is called an open splenectomy or a laparoscopic splenectomy, depending upon how it is performed.
What is a splenectomy?
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system.
How does removal of the spleen affect immunity?
it can decrease the lymphocytes and the red blood cell count
What is the medical term meaning Hernia of the spleen?
Splenorrhexis means rupture of the spleen.Splenorrhexis
What health problems does spleen removal solve or prevent?
Removal of the spleen solves the problem of internal bleeding which then prevents death. Other than that, there is no health reason to remove it because it is part of the immune system and helps the body fight off infections.
What are the Results of spleen removal?
well for one you wont have a spleen anymore, besides you dont really need it anyway, people can survive without their spleen, with just one kidney, and even without their stomach (intestines will carry out the digestion process)
Which of the spleen functions in the adult can be performed by bone marrow?
The removal of aged and damaged red blood cells.
Is it okay for a christian to drink?
No.
What is splenectomy?
Laparoscopic splenectomy, or removal of the spleen through several small incisions. involves the use of surgical instruments, with the assistance of a tiny camera and video monitor. is associated with less morbidity, decreased transfusion rates.
