| anti-infectious prophylaxis after splenectomy: current practice in an eastern region of switzerland. | overwhelming post-splenectomy infection (opsi) is a long-term risk in asplenic patients, which may be minimised by appropriate preventive measures. in this survey anti-infectious strategies after splenectomy were evaluated in an eastern part of switzerland. we found 91 individuals in the canton of thurgau, who underwent splenectomy between 1998 and 2003. we assessed adherence to vaccination guidelines, the use of antibiotics and the awareness of the infectious risks by review of hospital charts ... | 2005 | 15986267 |