Splenectomy in Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura A Clinical Experience
| Main Authors: | Zaeni, Indro, Sukardi, Sukardi, P., Bambang, T., Netty R. H., Untario, S. |
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| Format: | Article info application/pdf eArticle |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society
, 2019
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https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2269 https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2269/1938 |
Daftar Isi:
- Since 1979 until 1987 there were 4 idiophatic 1hrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) cases who had undergone splenectomy, consisting of 2 males and 2 females. All patients had been treated with prednisone prior to splenectomy, 2 patients received additional cytostatics. The course of the disease prior to splenectomy had been followed in a period of time, varying from 2,5 to 8 years. The effect of treatment was not very statisfying, as both clinical and laboratory reccurrence often happened. Post spelectomy, the administration of prednisone in 1 case was stopped immediately, in 2 cases it was stopped after 8 months and in 1 case it was continued. After more than 5 years follow up, 3 cases showed excellent clinical and laboratory findings, while I case failed.