Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Research from A.E. Canda and co-authors reveals new findings on autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Published in Blood Weekly, April 16th, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, "Today laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is considered the gold standard for the treatment of hematologic disorders of the spleen with the aid of advancements in laparoscopy technique and modern electrosurgical devices. LigaSure vessel sealing system permanently fuses vessels up to 7mm in diameter by applying it precise amount of pressure and bipolar energy to the tissue."
"We performed 14 LSs (7 has autoimmune hemolytic anemia, 6 has idiopathic thrombocylopenic purpura, and 1 has hereditary spherocytosis) using LigaSure. The mean spleen weight was 247 g...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-04-16)
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