Autosplenectomy

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An autosplenectomy (from 'auto-' self, '-splen-' spleen, '-ectomy' removal) occurs when a disease damages the spleen to such an extent that it is non-functioning and so equivalent to the spleen having been surgically removed (splenectomy) .

Causes

This may occur in sickle-cell disease and spherocytosis when abnormal red blood cells repeatedly block off small blood vessels, causing infarction of parts of the spleen.

Consequences

Main article: Asplenia

Absence of effective splenic function (asplenia) is associated with increased risks of overwhelming post splenectomy infection. Protocols involving vaccination and prophylactic antibiotics can reduce these risks.

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Articles on Autosplenectomy	Most recent articles on Autosplenectomy • Most cited articles on Autosplenectomy • Review articles on Autosplenectomy • Articles on Autosplenectomy in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Autosplenectomy	Powerpoint slides on Autosplenectomy • Images of Autosplenectomy • Photos of Autosplenectomy • Podcasts & MP3s on Autosplenectomy • Videos on Autosplenectomy
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Autosplenectomy	Cochrane Collaboration on Autosplenectomy • Bandolier on Autosplenectomy • TRIP on Autosplenectomy
Cost Effectiveness of Autosplenectomy	Cost Effectiveness of Autosplenectomy
Clinical Trials Involving Autosplenectomy	Ongoing Trials on Autosplenectomy at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Autosplenectomy • Clinical Trials on Autosplenectomy at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Autosplenectomy	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Autosplenectomy • NICE Guidance on Autosplenectomy • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Autosplenectomy • CDC on Autosplenectomy
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