Partial Splenectomy Versus Total Splenectomy in Sickle Cell Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Merna Raafat Roshdy, Mina Botros, Abanoub Mokhles, Mohamed A. Aldemerdash, Haneen Sabet, Bishoy Fahim, Mahmoud Diaa Hindawi
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients encounter various complications, such as acute splenic sequestration crisis and hypersplenism that may require splenectomy. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to clarify differences between total splenectomy (TS) or partial splenectomy (PS) in terms of hematological and postoperative outcomes.
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