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Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|October 31, 2000
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Splenectomy significantly increases the risk of severe bacterial infections, particularly bacteraemia. However, pneumococcal vaccination is shown to reduce this infection risk in post-splenectomy patients.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Splenectomy, the surgical removal of the spleen, is associated with an increased risk of severe infections.
  • Vaccination of splenectomized patients has been recommended, but data on infection patterns are crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and patterns of severe post-splenectomy infections (bacteraemia and meningitis) in a population-based cohort.
  • To evaluate the impact of pneumococcal vaccination on infection risk in these patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 561 patients undergoing splenectomy between 1984-1993 in a Danish county was identified.
  • Eligible patients (n=538) were followed for 1731 person-years to record severe infections and mortality.
  • Cox proportional hazard regression was used to assess the effect of vaccination on bacteraemia risk.

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Main Results:

  • 38 patients developed bacteraemia post-splenectomy, with 45% occurring within 30 days.
  • The incidence rate of bacteraemia was 2.3 per 100 person-years, with an 8-fold increased risk beyond the postoperative period.
  • Pneumococcal vaccination (received by 60%) significantly reduced the risk of bacteraemia beyond the postoperative period.

Conclusions:

  • Splenectomy leads to a substantial increase in the risk of severe infections, primarily bacteraemia.
  • Pneumococcal vaccination is effective in lowering the risk of post-splenectomy bacteraemia.
  • Enterobacteria were the predominant pathogens, highlighting the need for broad-spectrum coverage and vaccination strategies.