All of the following are true regarding splenectomy in patients with hereditary spherocytosis, except ?
Correct Answer: Prolonged anti-pneumococcal antibiotic prophylaxis must be given after splenectomy
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Prolonged Anti-pneumococcal Antibiotic Prophylaxis must be given after splenectomy Splencectomv in patients with Hereditary spherocytosis Avoid splenectomy in mild cases. Delay splenectomy until at least 4 years of age after the risk of severe sepsis has peaked. Anti-pneumococcal vaccination befoe splenectomy is imperative while anti-pneumococcal prophylaxis post-splenectomy is controversial.
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