Wood, James H Predicting response to splenectomy in children with immune thrombocytopenic purpura. [electronic resource] - Journal of pediatric surgery Jan 2010 - 140-4; discussion 144 p. digital Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article ISSN: 1531-5037 Standard No.: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.10.026 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AdolescentAntibodies, Monoclonal--therapeutic useAntibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-DerivedAntigens, CD20--therapeutic useChildFemaleHumansImmunoglobulins, Intravenous--therapeutic useMalePatient SelectionPlatelet CountPreoperative CarePrognosisPurpura, Thrombocytopenic--bloodRho(D) Immune Globulin--therapeutic useRituximabSplenectomySteroids--therapeutic useTreatment Outcome