Indications and outcomes of splenectomy for hematological disorders

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Ciftciler R., Pasayeva A., AKSU S., Ozcebe O., SAYINALP N., Malkan Ü. Y., ...More

OPEN MEDICINE, vol.14, no.1, pp.491-496, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1515/med-2019-0054
  • Journal Name: OPEN MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.491-496
  • Keywords: Hematological disorders, splenectomy, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Aim: Splenectomy is a frequent component of the diagnosis and treatment of hematological disorders. The aim of this study was to define the indications and outcomes of splenectomy for benign and malign hematological disorders.