A question for anybody willing: Is there bloodless treatment for sphereocytosis other than a splenectomy or EPO regimine? I would appreciate some input. We are talking about a 30 day old infant.

The only "cure" I have heard of is splenectomy. Someone at a childrens facility* may have more for you.

How severe is the disease in this case? I know that makes a difference.

*Here are the links to some children's centers:

DeVos Childrens Hospital - Michigan
Rainbow Babies and Children - Ohio
Children's Hospital of Central Calif

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Dear HLC Member,

My name is Rosa Acosta and I am one of the coordinators of the Advanced Blood Conservation Program at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA. Our program and Medical Director, Carlton Dampier, MD has had some experience with treating this diagnosis in a "bloodless" manner. As Jan mentioned, additional medical information would be helpful e.g. current hemoglobin, but I can understand your intent to be discreet. We would be more than happy to talk to you over the phone re: other additional medical details. Please feel free to contact us at this toll-free number: 800.532.1101.

Thanks,

Rosa Acosta

Rosa Acosta, Coordinator
Advanced Blood Conservation Program
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Erie Ave. at Front St.
Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095
Office: 215.427.6505/800.532.1101
Fax: 215.427.4822
E-mail: rosa.acosta@tenethealth.com
Hospital Website: www.stchristophershospital.com
Tenet Website: www.bloodless.com