Splenectomy

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Thunder's Liambas suspended for 5 games following Dec. 29 hit  -  05 Jan 2010
The hit ruptured Lawmaster's spleen, and he spent four days at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington after undergoing a splenectomy. ... Bloomington Pantagraph

Benjamin Powell joins UT Medical Group  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
...where he specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures, including adrenalectomy, splenectomy, abdominal surgery, hernia repair, anti-reflux ... Germantown News

Fly by the seat of minty pants  -  ‎Dec 31, 2009‎
...was built on that premise, with one of the candies inadvertently catapulting into a man's abdominal cavity during an otherwise routine splenectomy. ... The Free Lance-Star

CDC Adds HPV to Adult Immunization Schedule  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
...is not contraindicated in unvaccinated patients with sickle cell disease, leukemia, HIV infection, or splenectomy, but it is not routinely recommended. ... MedPage Today

Updated 1610h: 4000 persons vaccinated against A H1N1 flu  -  ‎Jan 2, 2010‎
...those suffering from strokes, epilepsy and muscular dystrophies, individuals with AIDS/HIV, on chronic steroids, splenectomy, on chemo or radiotherapy. ... di-ve.com

Diaphragmatic hernia with strangulated loop of bowel presenting after ...  -  ‎Dec 11, 2009‎
Conclusions: In patients with previous history of serious traumatic injury and particularly those with previous splenectomy, a thorough history and physical ... 7thSpace Interactive (press release)

Ligand Announces Positive Regulatory Opinion in Europe for Revolade for ...  -  ‎Dec 18, 2009‎
...(2) Traditional treatments with corticosteroids, immunoglobulins or splenectomy (removal of the spleen) all have potential drawbacks for chronic treatment ... FOXBusiness

Risk for Hospital Contact With Infection in Patients With Splenectomy A ...  -  ‎Oct 19, 2009‎
Objective: To assess the magnitude and duration of risk for hospital contact with infection associated with splenectomy. Patients: All 3812 persons in ... Annals of Internal Medicine

Kids with cancer paint dream, see different world  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Flores promised to help his ward undergo splenectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a diseased or damaged spleen, which the boy badly needs, said Dr. Ceres ... Inquirer.net

On the Pulse - 6th November 2009  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
A large Danish study in Annals of Internal Medicine confirms existing evidence that splenectomy is associated with increased risk of infection, ... OnMedica

Owl Meat's Tipsy Tuesdays: Dos and don'ts of being a regular  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
No one wants to hear the details of your splenectomy or root canal. Zip it. If you do become bar-family, don't be the man-child who lives in the basement. ... Baltimore Sun

ITP: New hope for rare blood disorder sufferers  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
..."A splenectomy, in which the spleen is removed is, historically, the most effective treatment for ITP, curing the disease in two-thirds of subjects," he ... Telegraph.co.uk

The Double Flu Vaccine Season Is Here -- Now What Should You Do?  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
...once after 5 years for chronic medical conditions (including patients with renal failure, immunocompromised patients, and after splenectomy). ... Medscape

SKMC Offers Minimally Invasive Surgery Solutions to General Surgery Problems  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
...laparoscopic hernia surgery, laparoscopic splenectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy, and laparoscopic bariatric surgery for morbid obesity. ... Trading Markets (press release)

Evans syndrome may be linked to other underlying autoimmune disorders  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
In addition to corticosteroids, 73% of patients required at least one second-line therapy: 28% underwent splenectomy and 11 patients were assigned to ... HemOncToday

RUPTURED SPLEEN AND SPLENECTOMY .  -  Sep 26, 2006
The Bucs say Chris Simms' spleen, a non-essential immune system organ that filters and stores blood, probably ruptured when he was hit ate in Sunday's game ... St. Petersburg Times - Google News Archive

Leukemia - Reply to /`Splenectomy status of the patient may have...  -  Jun 28, 2007
...by Web Services. Reply to 'Splenectomy status of the patient may have impact on response to donor lymphocyte infusions' by Duygu Uckan-Çetinkaya et al. ... Nature.com

Splenectomy: a new treatment option for ALL tumors expressing Hox-11 ...  -  Aug 16, 2007
In the cancer field, rare stem cells are thought essential to the onset, perpetuation and recurrences of human cancers. To date, cancer stem cells have been ... Nature.com

Splenectomy status of the patient may have impact on response to...  -  Jun 7, 2007
We read with interest the recent article on donor lymphocyte infusions (DLI) for 81 chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, who relapsed after allogeneic ... Nature.com

Tampa Bay plans to place backup QB Simms on IR  -  Oct 9, 2007
He entered 2006 with high expectations, but played poorly in the first two games and underwent an emergency splenectomy after a loss to Carolina in Week 3. USA Today

Unplanned splenectomy during oesophagectomy does not affect survival  -  Apr 21, 2005
Edward Black * , Jason Niamat, Srikanth Boddu, Antonio Martin-Ucar, John P. Duffy, William Ellis Morgan, Francis David Beggs. Received 21 April 2005; ... European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic...

… `great spirits' after emergency splenectomy. - Orlando Sentinel...  -  Sep 25, 2006
Buccaneers' Simms in `great spirits' after emergency splenectomy. ... find Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) articles. Byline: Chris Harry TAMPA, Fla. Pay-Per-View - Orlando Sentinel - HighBeam Research

Cancer Health Center  -  Nov 26, 2008
The operation is called a splenectomy. Often a swollen lymph node will be removed to confirm the diagnosis of leukemia. This operation is called a ... WebMD

Which vaccinations are indicated after splenectomy?  -  Aug 1, 2006
Immunization against encapsulated bacterial pathogens decreases the incidence of post-splenectomy sepsis. Pneumococcal, meningococcal, and Haemophilus ... Free with registration - Journal of Family Practice - AccessMyLibrary.com

DR. DONOHUE TO YOUR HEALTH .  -  Mar 4, 2005
The odds, there fore, are in your favor for a successful outcome, and the suggestion for splenectomy is on sound ground. If splenectomy is not possi ble, ... Herald-Journal - Google News Archive

Alston Gets Job Done When Needed  -  Nov 22, 2006
Super Bowl quarterback simm So Parcells was sure to send his wishes for a speedy recovery to Simms from his splenectomy. talked to Phil right away and I saw ... St. Petersburg Times - Google News Archive

… the saddle less than a month after splenectomy - Equestrian news,...  -  Dec 12, 2008
Jockey Ruby Walsh was back in the saddle this afternoon (12 December) — less than a month after he had an operation to remove his ruptured spleen. ... Horse & Hound Online

BUCS NOTEBOOK  -  Oct 11, 2007
UNCERTAIN FUTURE: QB Chris Simms, inactive for the first five games while recovering from last fall's splenectomy, was officially placed on injured reserve. ... Pay-Per-View - Tampa Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

EBSCOhost Connection: Splenectomy.  -  Jan 1, 2005
Splenectomy: The article presents information on splenectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the spleen. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left ... Subscription - Splenectomy - EBSCO Publishing

Splenectomy Reduces Packed Red Cell Transfusion Requirement in …  -  Oct 29, 2007
By Nora Steiner Mealy. SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- October 29, 2007 -- In children with sickle cell anaemia, splenectomy significantly reduces the need for packed ... DG News

Herald News, The : Doctor performs 1st laparoscopic splenectomy  -  Mar 5, 2008
Herald News, The : Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, ... $2.95 - Herald News - NewsBank

EBSCOhost Connection: Splenectomy In Acquired Hemolytic Anemia.  -  Jul 1, 2005
Subject Terms:, SPLENECTOMY HEMOLYSIS & hemolysins THROMBOCYTOPENIA LEUCOPENIA BLOOD -- Diseases EXCISION (Surgery). :, 1487. Accession Number:, 19400367 ... Subscription - Internet Journal of Surgery - EBSCO Publishing

Splenectomy doesn't sideline Quinnipiac captain Bordieri.  -  Mar 9, 2007
Mar. 9--HAMDEN -- Four months ago Mike Bordieri lay in the intensive care unit at Hartford Hospital, less one vital organ and a world away from hockey. ... Free with registration - New Haven Register - AccessMyLibrary.com

EBSCOhost Connection: Some Unusual Indications Of Splenectomy.  -  Apr 10, 2006
SPLENECTOMY LEUKEMIA, Hairy cell GAUCHER'S disease HEMATOLOGY EXCISION (Surgery). :, 2441. Accession Number:, 20528933 ... Subscription - Internet Journal of Surgery - EBSCO Publishing

Idiopathic thromobocytopenic purpura (ITP)  -  Oct 30, 2008
Removal of your spleen (splenectomy), which may be performed if ... Splenectomy for ITP is not as routinely performed as it once was, however. ... CNN

Clinical: Clinical Q&A - Female libido, eardrums and splenectomy  -  Dec 16, 2005
Q: I have a patient in his mid-twenties who has an eardrum perforation about 1mm in diameter. The infection that caused it has cleared and he would like to ... Pay-Per-View - GP - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Tampa Bay To Put Simms On IR  -  Oct 10, 2007
...but Allen said Tuesday the Bucs never had any intention of trading Simms, who continues his slow recovery from a splenectomy last season. ... Pay-Per-View - Tampa Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Surgical Technology; Splenectomy by hand-assisted laparoscopy is safe...  -  Sep 5, 2006
2006 SEP 5 - (NewsRx.com) -- Splenectomy and concurrent operations by hand-assisted laparoscopy is a safe treatment for beta-thalassemia patients. ... Pay-Per-View - Science Letter - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Bucs' Simms should've seen this  -  Mar 11, 2007
...season had ended more than three months earlier with an emergency splenectomy -- was asked whether he'd be the Buccaneers' starting quarterback in 2007. ... Pay-Per-View - Orlando Sentinel - ProQuest Archiver

splenectomy | Definition of splenectomy | HighBeam.com: Online …  -  Jul 12, 2006
Find out what splenectomy means: The Oxford American College Dictionary has the definition of splenectomy. Research related newspaper, magazine, ... Pay-Per-View - Oxford American College Dictionary - HighBeam Research

… 30 Years Following Splenectomy For Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic …  -  Apr 10, 2006
Atraumatic Rupture Of A Splenunculus 30 Years Following Splenectomy For Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Report Atraumatic Rupture Of A ... Subscription - Internet Journal of Surgery - EBSCO Publishing

Splenic autotransplantation for treatment of portal hypertension.  -  Oct 1, 2005
Background: When total splenectomy is unavoidable it is important to preserve splenic ... Methods: We carried out total splenectomy on 31 patients (21 men, ... Free with registration - Canadian Journal of Surgery - AccessMyLibrary.com

Weill Cornell Researchers May Have Identified Gene Responsible for …  -  May 27, 2008
After splenectomy, patients are considered immunocompromised, ... Splenectomy is common for thalassemia patients because their red blood cells are crippled ... HealthNewsDigest.com

Urinary Tract Infections; Researchers from University of Southern …  -  Nov 6, 2006
..."Little is known what effect splenectomy for trauma has on early postoperative ... Our aim was to determine if splenectomy increases early postoperative ... Pay-Per-View - OBGYN & Reproduction Week - Factiva, from Dow Jones

A large splenic epidermoid cyst in rural Labrador.(CASE REPORT …  -  Sep 22, 2007
The patient subsequently underwent an open total splenectomy. ... Partial splenectomy, which was desirable and had been offered as an option to the patient ... Free with registration - Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine - AccessMyLibrary.com

Frequency and risk factors for thrombosis in idiopathic myelofibrosis:...  -  Nov 24, 2005
In all, 21 patients underwent splenectomy, usually because of massive symptomatic ... Of the 21 patients submitted to splenectomy, three had thrombotic ... Nature.com

Graft Size May Affect Thrombocytopenia After Liver Transplant  -  Nov 19, 2007
..."Splenectomy at the time of transplant is one of the definitive procedures for avoiding ... In the 38 recipients in whom splenectomy was not performed, ... Medscape

Romiplostim use in ITP  -  Dec 25, 2008
Surgical splenectomy is another treatment option in patients who do not receive a ... The median dose in patients who have not had a splenectomy is about 3 ... HemOncToday

Beta-thalassemia; Removal of spleen may help to prevent cardiac …  -  Jun 28, 2005
..."Splenomegaly is common in beta-thalassemia, bearing some particular hemodynamic features, while splenectomy is an established therapeutic intervention in ... Pay-Per-View - Life Science Weekly - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Injured children fare better at specialized centers: investigator...  -  Oct 15, 2005
Yet he reported that the odds of splenectomy varied widely based on who treated ... The adjusted odds ratios for splenectomy were also higher for general ... Free with registration - Family Practice News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Hairy cell leukemia  -  Feb 2, 2008
Surgery to remove your spleen (splenectomy) was the first treatment used in ... Your doctor might recommend splenectomy if your spleen ruptures or if it's ... CNN

Benign Blood Disorder Treated with Minimally Invasive Surgery  -  Jun 11, 2006
..."A splenectomy is a procedure that is ideally suited to be done laparoscopically," said Dr. John Sweeney, associate professor of surgery and chief of the ... emaxhealth.com

Splenic marginal zone lymphomas and lymphoplasmacytic lymphomas …  -  Feb 28, 2008
For eight patients with SMZL, splenectomy allowed to confirm the diagnostic ... In the three cases remaining without splenectomy, diagnosis was proposed on ... Nature.com

Severe thrombocytopenia due to hypersplenism successfully treated...  -  Apr 1, 2005
Surgical splenectomy is not an optimal option in patients with Child's class B and C ... (1) In addition, surgical splenectomy has been associated with an ... $4.95 - Southern Medical Journal - ECNext

DaytonDailyNews: Dayton, Ohio, news and information  -  Jun 7, 2006
All patients undergoing splenectomy should be vaccinated against pneumococcal ... However, any patients who have had a splenectomy should seek medical ... Dayton Daily News

Caution warranted in immunocompromised kids.(Infectious Diseases)  -  Oct 1, 2005
European studies have shown that about a quarter of physicians do not comply with guidelines for post-splenectomy care, Dr. McFarland said. ... Free with registration - Family Practice News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Image of the Month—Diagnosis  -  Oct 21, 2006
Total splenectomy, partial splenectomy, and cystectomy have been reported to be ... Currently, the optimal treatment options are partial splenectomy, ... Archives of Surgery

IMHA treatment's first goal to improve oxygen delivery to cells  -  Jan 1, 2007
Because the spleen is the major site of RBC removal in dogs with IMHA, splenectomy has been recommended in dogs refractory to immunosuppressive therapy. ... DVM 360

Low JAK2V617F allele burden in primary myelofibrosis, compared to …  -  Jan 24, 2008
As summarized in Table 2, the rates of disease complications, including thrombohemorrhagic events, the need for chemotherapy or splenectomy and leukemic ... Nature.com

A case of inflammatory pseudotumor in the spleen.(Case Report)(medical...  -  Jul 1, 2006
With a hematologic malignancy prediagnosis, a splenectomy was performed on the patient ... In the macroscopic examination of the splenectomy specimen, ... Free with registration - Southern Medical Journal - AccessMyLibrary.com

TRAINING CAMP WRAP-UP  -  Aug 17, 2007
He isn't kidding when he says he hasn't been himself since last year's splenectomy. What's worrisome is that there's no way of knowing if or when he'll be ... Pay-Per-View - Tampa Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Patient death sparks electronic data fear.  -  Jan 18, 2005
A splenectomy may not even be marked in red on the records. Neither system is foolproof if you don't maintain proper records.' Pay-Per-View - Doctor - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Addition of Rituximab Doubles Response in ITP  -  Dec 7, 2008
The combination regimen offers an effective option prior to splenectomy ... "It could save some patients from having to undergo a splenectomy," he added. ... Medscape

Ruptured spleen  -  Nov 19, 2008
Surgery to remove your spleen is called splenectomy. ... After a splenectomy, notify your doctor at the first sign of an infection. ... CNN

Simms: No regrets about playing with damaged spleen  -  Oct 5, 2006
It normally takes about six weeks to heal from a splenectomy, and Bucs have not ruled out a return this season. Simms isn't making any predictions, ... ESPN

Congenital Spherocytic Anemia - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of …  -  Nov 8, 2008
Surgery to remove the spleen (splenectomy) cures the anemia but doesn't correct the ... Children should wait until age 5 to have splenectomy because of the ... New York Times

Splenosis: a review.(Review Article)  -  Jun 1, 2007
Some patients may not know the reason for their splenectomy, ... The born-again spleen: return of splenic function after splenectomy for trauma. ... $4.95 - Southern Medical Journal - ECNext

Second primary malignancies after treatment for malignant lymphoma  -  Jan 17, 2005
It is possible that splenectomy would have been statistically significant if we were able to restrict the analysis to leukaemias, as an increased risk has ... Nature.com

A case of inflammatory pseudotumor in the spleen.(Case Report)(medical...  -  Jul 1, 2006
With a hematologic malignancy prediagnosis, a splenectomy was performed on the patient ... In the macroscopic examination of the splenectomy specimen, ... $4.95 - Southern Medical Journal - ECNext

University of Frankfurt, Germany; University of Frankfurt, Germany, …  -  Nov 14, 2006
..."Splenectomy predisposes for invasive pneumococcal disease. We investigated the immune ... They added, "We found no impact of the mode of splenectomy." ... Pay-Per-View - Life Science Weekly - Factiva, from Dow Jones

PREVENT CANCER FROM KILLING YOUR DOG  -  Nov 9, 2008
On the scheduled splenectomy day, Dr. Hinko objected, saying the dog wasn't strong enough in terms of blood cell counts to have such a surgery. ... OpEdNews

Immunology and Cell Biology - Detection and quantification of IgM+ …  -  Dec 15, 2006
In this study, early fetal splenectomy failed to impede ileal Peyer's patch ... Press CM, McCullagh P, Landsverk T. Effect of early fetal splenectomy on ... Nature.com

A large splenic cyst: "incindentalocyst".(Letters to the...  -  Oct 1, 2005
The patient underwent splenectomy. Pathology revealed an enlarged spleen measuring 15.5 X 13.2 X 8 cm and weighing 490 g with more than two-thirds of the ... Free with registration - Southern Medical Journal - AccessMyLibrary.com

Worse/best diagnosis  -  Nov 12, 2006
...out in the training room, that Dr. Joe Diaco felt his stomach and ordered him rushed to St. Josephs Hospital, where he had an emergency splenectomy. ... Pay-Per-View - St. Petersburg Times - ProQuest Archiver

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura  -  Oct 30, 2006
Removal of your spleen (splenectomy), which may be performed if corticosteroids aren't working, also makes you permanently more vulnerable to infection, ... cnn.com

Ruptured spleen  -  Nov 21, 2006
After a splenectomy, notify your doctor at the first sign of an infection. Make sure anyone caring for you knows that you've had your spleen removed. cnn.com

Chronic Fever, Chills, Night Sweats, and Dark Urine in a 66-Year-Old ...  -  Jun 25, 2007
Splenectomy and partial pancreatectomy for benign pancreatic cystadenoma located in the tail of the pancreas 6 years prior. Social History. ... Medscape

Extensive Spinal Epidural Abscess Associated With an Unremarkable …  -  Jan 8, 2005
The operative procedure involved distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy, following which the patient was returned to the ward where the epidural infusion was ... RedOrbit

Ask The Expert  -  Sep 18, 2007
However, the bacteria that live in our mouths do not pose any special risk to people who have had splenectomy. So, splenectomy alone does not require the ... Intelihealth.com

Amgen Conference Call to Discuss American Society of Hematology ( …  -  Dec 11, 2007
There was a plenary session which looked at an an assessment of efficacy from a pivotal trail in splenectomy patients with the disease. ... Free with registration - Fair Disclosure Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Buccaneers.com | Player Detail  -  Sep 24, 2006
Placed on injured reserve (11/3) because of splenectomy… Completed 17-of-29 passes for ... Underwent emergency splenectomy immediately following the game… ... Buccaneers.com

Wexler v. Demaio, 905 A.2d 1196, 280 Conn. 168 (Conn. 10/03/2006)  -  Oct 3, 2006
...[DeMaio, Tortora and DaSilva], and as to the causal relationship between these deviations and the resultant need for [the] splenectomy suffered by Howard ... $2.95 - Connecticut Supreme Court - VersusLaw

Scientists at ASH unveil new tools to manage bleeding and clotting.  -  Jan 28, 2008
..."Splenectomy, high-dose steroids, androgens, and newer immunosuppressive drugs treat ... Some experts say splenectomy succeeds in 60% of cases; others say, ... $9.94 - Drug Topics - Alacra Store

Simms Out Of The Hospital  -  Oct 2, 2006
Bucs officials confirmed [Chris Simms]' release on Sunday, a week after surgeons at St. Joseph's performed an emergency splenectomy on Simms after the Bucs' ... Pay-Per-View - Tampa Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - MOSLEY v. ASTRUE (MDFla. 8-...  -  Aug 1, 2008
The thrombocytopenia caused Plaintiff's platelet count to decrease and as a Page 4 result, Plaintiff underwent a splenectomy on December 11, 1998. ... Pay-Per-View - Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - Loislaw

Simms Survives Bucs' Final Cut.  -  Sep 2, 2007
There was that shoulder injury he suffered the day he made his first NFL start, the splenectomy he had after three games last year and the elbow and hip ... Free with registration - Tampa Tribune - AccessMyLibrary.com

… - WAC 296-20-580 (1) Loss of spleen by splenectomy after age eight.  -  Mar 17, 2006
...(1) Loss of spleen by splenectomy after age eight. (2) Loss of one kidney by surgery or complete loss of function of one kidney. ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Administrative Code - Loislaw

An adult with acute infectious purpura fulminans associated with S …  -  Nov 1, 2007
The patient was a 61-year-old man who had undergone splenectomy for lymphoma 30 years previously. Since then, he had been in good health and required no ... $4.95 - Journal of Respiratory Diseases - ECNext

A case of inflammatory pseudotumor in the spleen.(Case Report)(medical...  -  Jul 1, 2006
With a hematologic malignancy prediagnosis, a splenectomy was performed on the patient ... In the macroscopic examination of the splenectomy specimen, ... Pay-Per-View - Southern Medical Journal - HighBeam Research

Weigh special issues in immunocompromised.(Infectious Diseases)  -  Sep 1, 2005
Optimally, vaccinations for the encapsulated bacteria should be given prior to a planned splenectomy. She suggested giving an extra dose of Haemophilus ... Pay-Per-View - Pediatric News - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Recommended adult immunization schedule.(Infectious Diseases) | …  -  Nov 1, 2005
...sickle cell disease or splenectomy [if elective splenectomy is planned, vaccinate at least 2 weeks before surgery]); immunosuppressive conditions (e.g., ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

… Thrombocytopenic Purpura; Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura will...  -  Jan 1, 2005
Splenectomy was curative in 30/31 (97%) patients," according to the study. ... Of 99 patients with chronic ITP, 25 responded to splenectomy, 37 resolved at ... Pay-Per-View - Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week - Factiva, from Dow Jones

A large splenic cyst: "incindentalocyst".(Letters to the...  -  Oct 1, 2005
The patient underwent splenectomy. Pathology revealed an enlarged spleen measuring 15.5 X 13.2 X 8 cm and weighing 490 g with more than two-thirds of the ... $4.95 - Southern Medical Journal - ECNext

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month - September 2007 | Article from …  -  Aug 31, 2007
700+ words ... ... syndrome, functional or anatomic asplenia (e.g., sickle cell disease or splenectomy), immunosuppressive conditions ... syndrome, ... Pay-Per-View - MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly... - HighBeam Research

NK-cell-associated receptor expression in hepatosplenic T-cell...  -  Mar 9, 2006
Splenomegaly was present in six patients, and palliative splenectomy in one (case 6) ... Splenectomy (case 6) reveals red pulp infiltration by cytologically ... Nature.com

Splenic rupture in a patient with plasma cell myeloma following G...  -  Jun 11, 2007
The patient underwent an emergency splenectomy with additional transfusion ... The patient recovered from the splenectomy and underwent high-dose melphalan ... Nature.com

Does hematopoietic stem cell transplantation improve patient outcome...  -  Mar 1, 2005
Pretransplant splenectomy had been performed in 24 patients. Stem cells were donated either by HLA-identical relatives (n = 48) or unrelated donors (n = 52) ... Nature.com

QB Simms pleased about extension Series: BUCS NOTEBOOK  -  Dec 28, 2006
...[Chris Simms], 26, talked about his future while wearing a T-shirt that read "Got spleen," a reference to his season-ending splenectomy in September. ... Pay-Per-View - St. Petersburg Times - ProQuest Archiver

TAMPA BAY GRINDS IT OUT; Simms happy he'll be back with the …  -  Dec 25, 2006
Chris Simms, who was lost for the season after undergoing an emergency splenectomy following a Sept. 24 home loss to Carolina, made the Bucs' final road ... Pay-Per-View - Orlando Sentinel - ProQuest Archiver

McCown closer to returning  -  Oct 31, 2006
Simms hoped to return from an emergency splenectomy for the final month of the season, but recently sought a second opinion from doctors who said he might ... Pay-Per-View - St. Petersburg Times - ProQuest Archiver

Gruden OK With 4 QBs, For Now  -  Sep 3, 2007
Hampered now by a hip strain and still struggling to regain his form following a splenectomy last season, Simms is virtually incapable of helping the Bucs ... Pay-Per-View - Tampa Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Nece Among Players Released  -  Aug 31, 2008
Since he returned from a splenectomy following his September 2006 in jury, Simms could not recapture the command of the position that had helped him lead ... Herald-Tribune - Google News Archive

Philadelphia Eagles Series: GAMEDAY  -  Oct 22, 2006
Bucs: Out - Quarterback Chris Simms (splenectomy). Questionable - Tight end Anthony Becht (foot), cornerback Juran Bolden (hip), receiver/punt returner Mark ... Pay-Per-View - St. Petersburg Times - ProQuest Archiver

Texas Case Law - EBERSOLE v. CLIFFORD, 05-04-00701-CV (Tex.App. [ …  -  Sep 23, 2005
In 2000, in connection with his ongoing treatment for leukemia, Arthur's oncologist referred Arthur to Dr. Clifford for a splenectomy. On September 20, 2000 ... Pay-Per-View - Texas Case Law - Loislaw

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)  -  Oct 8, 2006
Buccaneers: Out: QB Chris Simms (Splenectomy). Questionable: G Davin Joseph (Knee); CB Brian Kelly (Foot); TE Dave Moore (Rib); LB Ryan Nece (Knee). ... $2.95 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram - NewsBank

THE BASICS Series: GAMEDAY  -  Oct 29, 2006
Bucs: Out - Quarterback Chris Simms (splenectomy). Questionable - Tight end Anthony Becht (foot), cornerback Juran Bolden (hip), receiver Mark Jones ... Pay-Per-View - St. Petersburg Times - ProQuest Archiver

NFL INJURY REPORT  -  Oct 22, 2006
BUCCANEERS -- Out: QB Chris Simms (splenectomy). Questionable: TE Anthony Becht (foot); CB Juran Bolden (hip); WR Mark Jones (hamstring); CB Brian Kelly ... Pay-Per-View - The Sun - ProQuest Archiver

INJURY REPORT  -  Oct 15, 2006
BUCCANEERS -- Out: QB Chris Simms (splenectomy). Questionable: CB Juran Bolden (hip); WR Mark Jones (hamstring); CB Brian Kelly (foot); TE Dave Moore (rib); ... Pay-Per-View - The Sun - ProQuest Archiver

NFL INJURY REPORT  -  Oct 12, 2006
BUCCANEERS --Out: QB Chris Simms (Splenectomy). Questionable: C Andrew Economos (Knee); CB Brian Kelly (Foot); TE Dave Moore (Rib); CB Juran Bolden (Hip); ... Pay-Per-View - The Sun - ProQuest Archiver

AS CUTS CLOSE IN, BUCS RB ON EDGE  -  Aug 25, 2008
...who hasn't played in a regular-season game since September 2006, when he had a splenectomy. "I don't think I'll get traded at this point in time. ... Pay-Per-View - St. Petersburg Times - ProQuest Archiver

PATIENTS GET HELP ON WEB DELRAY MAN SUFFERS FROM A RARE …  -  Apr 28, 2006
..."In my case, I came down to a very different decision than normal -- a splenectomy or a bone marrow transplant. I was in the enviable position that I was ... Pay-Per-View - South Florida Sun - Sentinel - ProQuest Archiver

With McCown eligible to practice, coaches can evaluate backup QB …  -  Oct 17, 2006
When starter Chris Simms had an emergency splenectomy Sept. 24, the Bucs did not rush to sign an additional quarterback because of [Luke McCown]'s potential ... Pay-Per-View - St. Petersburg Times - ProQuest Archiver

NFL INJURY REPORT  -  Oct 19, 2006
BUCCANEERS: Out: QB Chris Simms (Splenectomy). Questionable: TE Anthony Becht (Foot); CB Juran Bolden (Hip); WR Mark Jones (Hamstring); CB Brian Kelly ... Pay-Per-View - The Sun - ProQuest Archiver

Simms Starting To Feel 'Normal'  -  Jan 8, 2008
24, 2006, game against Carolina forced doctors to perform an emergency splenectomy on him later that day. He spent the rest of the season on injured reserve ... Pay-Per-View - Tampa Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

FDA Approves Platelet Stimulator as Second Line Therapy for Chronic …  -  Aug 22, 2008
Splenectomy is another treatment option. During six months of treatment, patients who received romiplostim had significantly higher platelet counts and ... MedPage Today





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