[Splenectomy in adult patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura after intravenous immunoglobulin treatment]
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Eight patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and no response to steroids therapy were prepared for splenectomy, for 5 consecutive days, with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG, 0.4 g/kg body weight). Increase of platelet counts and/or remission ... ...