Underlying cause of splenectomy in 72 individuals who developed subsequent OPSI
| Cause of splenectomy | No. of cases (n = 72) |
|---|---|
| ITP, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; NHL, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; OPSI, overwhelming postsplenectomy infection. | |
| Trauma | 24 |
| Haematological malignancies (including Hodgkin's lymphoma, NHL, leukaemias) | 13 |
| Other haematological disorders (including ITP, haemolytic anaemias) | 24 |
| Accidental damage at surgery | 7 |
| Other causes/unknown | 4 |