Plasmapheresis in the treatment of respiratory sarcoidosis
Abstract
Results of treatment of 62 cases of recurrent sarcoidosis are summarized. In 28 of those plasmapheresis was used (separately or combined with corticosteroids). Remission was achieved in 25 of 28 patients treated with plasmapheresis, compared to 24 of 34 in the control group. The use of plasmapheresis resulted in significant im provement of lung ventilation parameters and cellular immunity. Plasmapheresis is recommended for the treatment of recurrent respiratory sarcoidosis in cases low effectivity of steroid therary or intolerance to it.
About the Authors
E. I. ShmelevRussian Federation
A. Sh. Matskeplishvili
Russian Federation
I. E. Stepanyan
Russian Federation
V. V. Romanov
Russian Federation
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For citations:
Shmelev E.I., Matskeplishvili A.Sh., Stepanyan I.E., Romanov V.V. Plasmapheresis in the treatment of respiratory sarcoidosis. PULMONOLOGIYA. 1991;(3):39-42. (In Russ.)