Complications in the adult asplenic patient: A review for the emergency clinician
The spleen performs several important physiologic functions. However, patients can have functional asplenia or have their spleen removed for a number of reasons, which can put them at risk for several dangerous complications.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Brit Long, Alex Koyfman, Michael Gottlieb Source Type: research
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