Select the indication for which removal of the spleen is not typically performed:

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Splenectomy, or the surgical removal of the spleen, is typically not performed for dialysis. Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure and does not involve the spleen. The other options (A, C, D) are situations where splenectomy might be considered: A) to address hypersplenism where the enlarged spleen destroys blood cells, including platelets, C) as a diagnostic procedure in certain conditions when other diagnostic methods have failed, and D) in cases of spontaneous rupture of the spleen, which is a medical emergency.

Select the Indication for Which Removal of the Spleen Is