Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer

Table 8. Spleen Late Effects^a

Late Effects Causative Treatment Signs and Symptoms Management and Intervention

^aAdapted from Schwartz et al.[37]

Sepsis Radiation: >30 Gy Fever, bacteremia, localizing signs of infection, rigors, hypotension, shock Daily antibiotic prophylaxis, immunizations for encapsulated organisms and influenza, antibiotic prophylaxis for dental work, prompt medical attention for infections associated with fever

Surgery: Splenectomy

References

Schwartz C L, Hobbie WL, Constine LS, et al., eds.: Survivors of Childhood Cancer: Assessment and Management. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby, 1994.