Anaesthetic considerations in a case of post splenectomy reactive thrombocytosis

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Case Report

Author Details : Deepti Arora*, Naveen Arora

Volume : 6, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 44-46

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.sajhp.2023.010

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Abstract

Traumatic injuries or haematological disorders are prime causes of splenectomy. Splenectomy increases the susceptibility to infections and pneumonia. We report a case report of preoperative incidental finding of postoperative reactive thrombocytosis, it's importance, possible side effects and preventive and therapeutic management of its complications.

Keywords: Thrombocytosis, Haematological disease, Thromboembolism

How to cite : Arora D, Arora N, Anaesthetic considerations in a case of post splenectomy reactive thrombocytosis. South Asian J Health Prof 2023;6(2):44-46

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