Table 2

Associated mortality with underlying cause of asplenia in 77 reported cases

SurvivedDied
Total cases40/77 (52%)37/77 (48%)
Trauma cases13/24 (54%)11/24 (46%)
Haematological (total) cases17/37 (46%)20/37 (54%)
Haematological malignancy4/13 (31%)9/13 (69%)
Haematological other condition13/24 (54%)11/24 (46%)
All other cases10/16 (62%)6/16 (38%)