Exchange transfusion as an alternative therapy for recurrent severe Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Recurrent Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare condition. IVIg and plasmapheresis are costly therapies and may not be affordable. We report a 6-yr-old boy in whom two severe episodes of Guillain-Barre Syndrome were successfully treated by exchange transfusion. Possible explanation for its effectiveness is discussed with respect to available literature.
Baranwal
Arun K
AK
Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India. baranwal1970@yahoo.com
Parmar
Veena R
VR
D002648:Child; D005078:Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood; D020275:Guillain-Barre Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence
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