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Results after laparoscopic partial splenectomy for children with hereditary spherocytosis: Are outcomes influenced by genetic mutation?
Journal of pediatric surgery - 1 May 2018
Pugi Jakob, Carcao Manuel, Drury Luke J, Langer Jacob C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic partial splenectomy (LPS) theoretically maintains long-term splenic immune function for children with hereditary spherocytosis (HS). Our goal was to review our results after LPS and to determine if specific genetic mutations influence outcome. METHODS: All children with HS undergoing LPS between 2005 and 2016 were reviewed. RESULTS: Thirty-one children underwent LPS (16 male) at a median...
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