Platelet count response following splenectomy for ITP
. | Case series of adults . | Case series of adults and children . |
|---|---|---|
| All case series* | ||
| No. of case series | 47 | 38 |
| No. patients with complete response/total no. evaluable patients (%) | 1731/2623 (66) | 1775/2463 (72) |
| Case series with at least 5 y of follow-up† | ||
| No. of case series | 14 | 7 |
| No. patients with complete response/total no. evaluable patients (%) | 456/707 (64) | 323/452 (71) |
. | Case series of adults . | Case series of adults and children . |
|---|---|---|
| All case series* | ||
| No. of case series | 47 | 38 |
| No. patients with complete response/total no. evaluable patients (%) | 1731/2623 (66) | 1775/2463 (72) |
| Case series with at least 5 y of follow-up† | ||
| No. of case series | 14 | 7 |
| No. patients with complete response/total no. evaluable patients (%) | 456/707 (64) | 323/452 (71) |
Complete response rates for all case series reporting adults only and articles reporting both adults and children, and for case series with a median or mean patient follow-up of at least 5 years. Data from case series reporting open laparotomy and laparoscopy are combined for this analysis.
P < .001, comparing case series of adults to case series of adults and children.
P = .014, comparing case series of adults to case series of adults and children.