Therapeutic plasma exchange.
Therapeutic plasma exchange is a treatment modality used for over two decades in a variety of diseases. The purpose of this review is to outline the general principles of, including its rationale, current indications, prescription, and complications. The treatment of complications and methods to reduce the risk of their occurrence are outlined. Apheresis technology developments offer new hopes and promises for the clinician team.
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Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.
D006801:Humans; D010951:Plasma Exchange / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods