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This review discusses the assessment of splenic function, particularly in patients at risk of overwhelming post-splenectomy infection (OPSI), which has a high mortality rate. It evaluates various parameters such as immunological, haematological, and scintigraphic methods for measuring splenic function, recommending the percentage of pitted erythrocytes as a first-line investigation. The review highlights the need for further studies to validate new markers for assessing splenic function.

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michelebarone.89

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