Which statement most accurately describes Splenectomy?

A. A sudden fall in limb perfusion causing pain, pallor, pulselessness and neurological compromise. B. Mechanical or pharmacological measures used to reduce perioperative venous thromboembolism. C. Surgical removal of the spleen, increasing long-term risk from encapsulated bacteria. D. Mechanical or functional blockage causing pain, vomiting, distension and reduced passage of stool or flatus.