Medicine All of the following are true regarding splenectomy in patients with hereditary spherocytosis, except ? A Avoid in mild cases B Delay splenectomy until at least 4 years old age C Anti-pneumococcal vaccination must be given before splenectomy D Prolonged anti-pneumococcal antibiotic prophylaxis must be given after splenectomy 💡 Explanation All of the following are true regarding splenectomy in patients with hereditary spherocytosis, except ? ✓ Correct Answer: D. Prolonged anti-pneumococcal antibiotic prophylaxis must be given after splenectomy