Abstract
An investigation of the behavior of the blood platelet population following splenectomy and autologous splenic tissue implantation has been done on the rabbit. A bimodal rise in platelet size and count is observed in the postoperative period. After splenectomy, a 722 per cent increase in the platelet count and a 21.9 per cent rise in the platelet size are found. These increases are abolished by the implantation of splenic tissue. The existence of a splenic humoral factor that controls platelet production in the bone marrow is possible.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 717-720 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics |
Volume | 153 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - 1981 |
Externally published | Yes |