Treatment of plasmapheresis refractory thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura with double-filtration membrane plasmapheresis

Transfus Apher Sci. 2013 Jun;48(3):313-4. doi: 10.1016/j.transci.2013.04.006. Epub 2013 Apr 28.

Abstract

Thrombotic thrombocytic purpura (TTP) is a life-threatening disorder. Without plasma exchange treatment (PET) the mortality rate is quite high. Double-filtration plasmapheresis is an alternative opportunity for TTP patients refractory to PET. Here we report our experience in a refractory TTP patient who was successfully treated by means of double-filtration plasmapheresis therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Platelets / immunology
  • Hematology / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Plasma Exchange / methods*
  • Plasmapheresis / instrumentation*
  • Plasmapheresis / methods*
  • Platelet Count
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / blood
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / therapy*

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial