Spleen Removal Complications
Learn how your age, health condition, pregnancy, medical history and more could impact potential Spleen Removal complications.
Alternate Names for Spleen Removal:
Removal, spleen
Splenectomy
Surgical removal, spleen
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Spleen Removal Risk Factors
Alternate Names for Spleen Removal:
Removal, spleen
Splenectomy
Surgical removal, spleen
Possible Complications
If you are planning to have a splenectomy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Hernia formation at incision site
- Blood clots
- Damage to other organs
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Diabetes
- Old age
- Heart or lung disease
- Bleeding or clotting disorders
Learn
 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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