Postsplenectomiás
Postsplenectomiás refers to the state of being after a splenectomy, which is the surgical removal of the spleen. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left abdomen that plays a role in the immune system, filtering blood and storing white blood cells. Following a splenectomy, individuals become more susceptible to certain types of infections, particularly those caused by encapsulated bacteria.
These bacteria, which have a polysaccharide capsule, are normally cleared from the bloodstream by a healthy
To mitigate this risk, individuals who have undergone a splenectomy are typically advised to receive vaccinations