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Splenic Function After Spleen-Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy With Excision of Splenic Artery and Vein


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Overwhelming Post-Splenectomy Infection

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Trial Information

Splenic Function After Spleen-Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy With Excision of Splenic Artery and Vein


Inclusion Criteria:



- all patients received splenectomy (patient list will be applied from Dept. of
Pathology) at National Taiwan University Hospital in the last 20 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

- who rejected interview.

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Retrospective

Outcome Measure:

A questionnaire will be administered to assess 1. the degree of knowledge and patient compliance and their role in the prevention of OPSI; 2. history of vaccination and prophylactic antibiotics to prevent OPSI; 3. infection episodes after splenectomy.

Outcome Time Frame:

twenty year after operation

Safety Issue:

Yes

Principal Investigator

Yu-Wen Tien, MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

National Taiwan University Hospital

Authority:

Taiwan: Department of Health

Study ID:

200805057R

NCT ID:

NCT00778362

Start Date:

January 2006

Completion Date:

December 2012

Related Keywords:

  • Overwhelming Post-Splenectomy Infection
  • OPSI
  • Splenectomy

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