Anaemia was observed in all the patients and hyperbilirrubinemia in only 44%, although the latter was the clinical presentation in patients diagno-sed at younger age. [analesdepediatria.org]

Splenectomy in the treatment of hemolytic anemia. Arch Surg, 120 (1985), pp. 625-628 Copyright © 2000. Asociación Española de Pediatría [analesdepediatria.org]

Commentary The authors believe that neonatal spherocytosis does not implicate worse prognosis at follow up. Blood support is higher during the first year of life. Elective splenectomy depends on age and transfusional requirements. [analesdepediatria.org]