Figure 1. Flow chart showing included and excluded patients.
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Volume 2, Number 2, April 2012, pages 46-49
Elective Splenectomy for Haematological Disorders: One Centre Experience
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Table
| Diagnosis | n (32) | Mean Age at Diagnosis (years) | Male to Female Ratio | Mean Hospital Stay (days) | Complications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) | 13 | 47 | 1:2 | 6.5 | 3 chest infections 3 incisional hernia 1 pancreatic fistula 1 DVT |
| Lymphoma | 7 | 60 | 3:4 | 10 | 1 wound infection 1 incisional hernia |
| Myeloid Disease (MD) | 4 | 62 | 1:1 | 7 | None |
| Hereditary Spherocytosis (HS) | 4 | 16 | 3:1 | 5 | None |
| Autoimmune Haemolytic Anemia (AHH) | 3 | 56 | 2:1 | 7 | 1 wound infection |
| Evan’s Syndrome (ES) | 1 | 34 | Female | 20 | Chest infection |