Postsplenectomy Syndrome
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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 335 doctors who treat postsplenectomy syndrome
Which specialist treats postsplenectomy syndrome?
Post-splenectomy syndrome should be evaluated by a General Surgeon; an Internist or Hematologist monitors the affected blood functions.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in postsplenectomy syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Karina Navalon García
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?
Post-splenectomy syndrome should be evaluated by a General Surgeon; an Internist or Hematologist monitors the affected blood functions.