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[Plasma exchange in progressive lupus nephritis]

A Hörmann, G Keusch, R Burger

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |June 12, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Plasma exchange may help stabilize kidney function in severe lupus nephritis patients, potentially improving outcomes. Further research is needed to confirm if it prevents dialysis in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Immunology
    • Rheumatology

    Context:

    • Investigated the clinical course of 8 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and severe lupus nephritis (LN).
    • Focused on patients experiencing progressive renal insufficiency.
    • Evaluated the therapeutic role of plasma exchange in managing advanced LN.

    Purpose:

    • To assess the efficacy of plasma exchange as an add-on therapy for severe lupus nephritis.
    • To determine if plasma exchange can prevent the need for hemodialysis or reduce mortality.
    • To observe the impact of plasma exchange on creatinine levels and renal function stabilization.

    Summary:

    • Six patients treated with conventional therapy (corticosteroids and immunosuppressants) progressed to hemodialysis or death when creatinine exceeded 4.0 mg%.
    • Two patients receiving additional plasma exchange showed a decrease in creatinine below 4.0 mg%, with stabilized renal function.
    • While not definitively preventing hemodialysis, plasma exchange showed potential in stabilizing renal function in severe LN.

    Impact:

    • Plasma exchange may offer a way to optimize conventional therapy for lupus nephritis.
    • Stabilization of renal function could lead to reduced side effects and infection risk associated with treatments.
    • Suggests a potential benefit of plasma exchange in managing progressive renal insufficiency in SLE patients.

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