Postsplenectomy Syndrome
After a splenectomy, it is a good idea to keep medical follow-up because removal of the spleen can lead to a set of changes and possible complications grouped together as a postoperative syndrome.
What it is: The spleen takes part in the body's defense and in managing blood cells, so its absence alters some of the body's functions.
Possible effects: Greater susceptibility to certain infections and changes in blood values that require monitoring.
Which specialists treat it? The general surgeon who performed the procedure, along with the hematologist, the internist, and the infectious disease specialist, take part in the follow-up. If you are recovering after this surgery, keeping up with the check-ups with your medical team is essential for taking care of your health.
Data on 38 doctors who treat postsplenectomy syndrome
Specialties that treat postsplenectomy syndrome
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Doctors specialized in postsplenectomy syndrome
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Leopoldo Barriguete Parra
Dr. Estenio López López
Frequently asked questions
What is postsplenectomy syndrome?
After a splenectomy, it is a good idea to keep medical follow-up because removal of the spleen can lead to a set of changes and possible complications grouped together as a postoperative syndrome.
Which doctor treats postsplenectomy syndrome?
Postsplenectomy Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, general surgeon, hematologist, infectious disease specialist, internist, oncologist, general surgeon.