This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
[{'content': 'During Splenectomy in ITP, platelet is infusion given at \nSelect and explain. \nA. Immediately after ligating splenic vein, B. Immediately after removal of spleen, C. After incision, D. Next day of surgery', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Immediately after ligating splenic vein * Patients with extremely low platelet counts (<10,000/mm3) should have platelets available for surgery, but should not receive them preoperatively. * This is because the transfused platelets will get sequestered in the spleen and are lost with splenectomy. * Once the splenic pedicle is ligated, platelets are given to those who continue to bleed.', 'role': 'assistant'}]