Dental care of the pediatric patient with splenic dysfunction
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Application of Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy with Total Blood Flow Occlusion in Benign Splenic Lesions
Published on: December 20, 2024
FonsecaMarcioA da1, Alexander Hirsch
1Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, USA. marcio@umich.edu
Abstract:
The spleen is strategically situated in the vascular tree to filtrate the circulating blood, therefore it is of paramount importance in the defense against pathogenic organisms. Sepsis in individuals who have splenic dysfunction or have had a splenectomy is a life-long risk, thus patients, caretakers and health professionals should prevent infections and recognize them promptly so that treatment can be instituted immediately. This manuscript reviews the consequences of splenic dysfunction and provides recommendations for dental care of the pediatric patient.
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