Splenectomy in hereditary spherocytosis: Review of 1,657 patients and application of the pediatric quality indicators

Abstract

Based on the results of this study, splenectomy in patients with HS appears safe and to result in a minimal number of potentially preventable complications as identified by the AHRQ PDIs. We have successfully demonstrated use of the indicators to aid in the analysis of a specific surgical procedure within a subset of the pediatric population.