Open AccessPlasmapheresis in the treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Author(s) -
RM Bukowski,
JW King,
JS Hewlett
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
blood
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.515
H-Index - 465
eISSN - 1528-0020
pISSN - 0006-4971
DOI - 10.1182/blood.v50.3.413.413
Subject(s) - plasmapheresis , thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura , medicine , purpura (gastropod) , immunology , platelet , antibody , biology , ecology
Two patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) have recovered completely after intensive plasmapheresis. The mechanisms responsible for the improvement in these instances are most likely related to the removal of an inciting or damaging agent. The possibility that this agent may be an immune complex is discussed. Plasmapheresis appears to be useful therapy for some patients with this syndrome.
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