Palliative effect of splenectomy in 223 patients with MMM evaluated at various times postoperatively
| Variable . | 1 Month . | 6 Months . | 12 Months . | Latest contact . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional symptoms improved, % of patients | 94 | 80 | 67 | 44.2 |
| Patients who became red cell transfusion–independent, % (n = 75) | 30 | 30 | 23 | 23 |
| Change in monthly red cell transfusion requirement, median (range), units | −2 (−8 to 0) | −2 (−4 to +2) | −2 (−7 to +2) | 0 (−7 to +4) |
| Portal hypertension improved, % of patients (n = 24) | 84.6 | 66.7 | 50 | 50 |
| Severe thrombocytopenia improved, % of patients (n = 11) | 54 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Variable . | 1 Month . | 6 Months . | 12 Months . | Latest contact . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional symptoms improved, % of patients | 94 | 80 | 67 | 44.2 |
| Patients who became red cell transfusion–independent, % (n = 75) | 30 | 30 | 23 | 23 |
| Change in monthly red cell transfusion requirement, median (range), units | −2 (−8 to 0) | −2 (−4 to +2) | −2 (−7 to +2) | 0 (−7 to +4) |
| Portal hypertension improved, % of patients (n = 24) | 84.6 | 66.7 | 50 | 50 |
| Severe thrombocytopenia improved, % of patients (n = 11) | 54 | 25 | 0 | 0 |