| Theme |
Apheresis Update |
| Title |
The indications for plasmapheresis of collagen related diseases |
| Author |
Sayaka Shimizu |
Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine |
| Author |
Yugo Shibagaki |
Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] |
Plasmapheresis has been found to be effective in combating various collagen related diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematodes, rheumatoid arthritis, malignant rheumatoid arthritis, Goodpasture's syndrome, ANCA-positive vasuculitis, and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. In this article, we review the indications for plasmapheresis to treat these diseases. |