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Adherence to preventive measures after splenectomy in the hospital setting and in the community
Abstract : Overwhelming post-splenectomy infection (OPSI) remains a long-term risk in asplenic patients, which may be reduced by appropriate preventive measures. Specific guidelines have been developed to lower its incidence. Aims: To assess the implementation of guidelines by specialized physicians of a university hospital and primary care physicians. Methods: A retrospective review of splenectomized patients' medical files over a six year period was carried out. Patients' general practitioners were contacted and a questionnaire was sent to them. Results: 154 individuals who underwent splenectomy between 2000 and 2005 were eligible (62 children and 92 adults): 70.8%
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