Patient discussions
After splenectomy, patients are at higher risk for fatal bacterial infections, at approximately 1 per 1500 patient years (lower in vaccinated patients).[106][107] They should be instructed to seek emergency medical treatment in the case of febrile illness.
Pregnant women require routine antenatal care and should be monitored by a team involving a haematologist and gynaecologist.
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