[Long-term infectious risks after splenectomy: A retrospective cohort study with up to 10 years follow-up].

CONCLUSION: After splenectomy, the incidence of severe infection declined over time but can occur after 10 years. The onset of infection is linked to age and reason for splenectomy. PMID: 28190612 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Revue de Medecine Interne - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Rev Med Interne Source Type: research