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Plasmapheresis with acute inflammatory polyneuropathy.

B O Khatri1, J R Flamini, J K Baruah

  • 1Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226.

Pediatric Neurology
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Plasmapheresis effectively treated acute inflammatory polyneuropathy in children. Most patients showed significant improvement in mobility and neurological function within weeks, with few complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neuromuscular Disorders

Background:

  • Acute inflammatory polyneuropathy, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, can cause severe motor deficits in children.
  • Early intervention is crucial for improving outcomes in pediatric neurological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of plasmapheresis in children diagnosed with acute inflammatory polyneuropathy.
  • To assess the impact of plasmapheresis on neurological recovery and functional status.

Main Methods:

  • Eleven children (19 months to 16 years) with acute inflammatory polyneuropathy received intensive plasmapheresis.
  • Treatment was initiated within two weeks of symptom onset.
  • Neurological status was assessed using the Guillain-Barré syndrome scale before and after treatment.

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Main Results:

  • Significant improvement in Guillain-Barré syndrome scale grade was observed in 10 out of 11 patients one week after plasmapheresis.
  • All patients were ambulatory at 6-month follow-up, with 9 showing no significant neurological deficits.
  • Electrophysiology revealed demyelinating neuropathy in 9 patients and axonal changes in 2.

Conclusions:

  • Plasmapheresis appears to be a safe and effective therapeutic option for children with acute inflammatory polyneuropathy.
  • Early plasmapheresis treatment can lead to rapid and substantial neurological recovery in pediatric patients.
  • Further studies with larger cohorts are warranted to confirm these findings.