The current practice guideline for the management of hereditary spherocytosis, EXCEPT:
High-Yield Explanation
Current guidelines for the management of hereditary spherocytosis: Avoid splenectomy in mild cases. Delay splenectomy upto 4 years of age Antipneumococcal vaccination before splenectomy Splenectomy may be combined with cholecystectomy if indicated Penicillin prophylaxis postsplenectomy is controversial. Ref: Harrison, E-18,P-876.