Is splenectomy necessary for immune thrombocytopenic purpura? The role of rituximab in patients with

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Background Corticosteroids followed by splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is the standard practice.Rituximab is mostly used in patients with chronic refractory ITP who have failed multiple prior treatments,including splenectomy.
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