Assertion: splenectomy | /r/HasProperty | removal of the spleen
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text: A splenectomy (removal of the spleen) results in a greatly diminished frequency of memory B cells.
text: Splenectomy (removal of the spleen) may be considered in patients who are either unresponsive to steroid treatment, have frequent relapses, or cannot be tapered off steroids after a few months.
text: Splenectomy – removal of the spleen
text: Although not a routine procedure, when a veterinary surgeon performs a splenectomy (removal of the spleen), it ultimately can save the dog’s life.