Plasma exchange in systemic lupus erythematosus. Experience in thirty-seven patients

Int J Artif Organs. 1993 Dec:16 Suppl 5:177-9.

Abstract

Thirty-seven (37) SLE patients submitted to therapeutic plasmapheresis were examined. The results were good in the active stage of the disease. Various types of antibody, anti-DNA, anti nucleus, anti-cardiolipine, I.C. (Clq and C3d) were removed. The values of IgG, coagulation factors, creatinine and proteinuria were assessed. Close collaboration with the clinicians is urged, with the aim of applying immunosuppressive therapy immediately after P.E. to consolidate the results obtained.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Autoantibodies / blood
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins / blood
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / immunology
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plasma Exchange*
  • Plasmapheresis*

Substances

  • Autoantibodies
  • Immunoglobulins