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Gaucher's disease surgery
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Surgery
Surgery
Surgery to remove the spleen (splenectomy) may be required on rare occasions if the patient is anemic or when the enlarged organ affects the patient’s comfort.
Other patients may require joint replacement surgery to improve mobility and quality of life.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]