Complications of plasma exchange in patients with neurological diseases

Plasma exchange has proven to be effective in diseases of established or presumed autoimmune etiology as well as in hyperviscosity syndromes and some rare metabolic disorders. Its application is thought to be relatively safe; nevertheless, severe complications may occur. We therefore analyzed the co...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inKlinische Wochenschrift Vol. 68; no. 23; p. 1183
Main Authors Henze, T, Prange, H W, Talartschik, J, Rumpf, K W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 04.12.1990
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple Sclerosis - complications
Myasthenia Gravis - complications
Nervous System Diseases - complications
Plasma Exchange - adverse effects
Polyradiculoneuropathy - complications
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:Plasma exchange has proven to be effective in diseases of established or presumed autoimmune etiology as well as in hyperviscosity syndromes and some rare metabolic disorders. Its application is thought to be relatively safe; nevertheless, severe complications may occur. We therefore analyzed the complications of 291 exchanges in 39 patients with neurological diseases. Minor complications developed in 4.8% and major complications in 2.7% of procedures, including one death. Severe infections and technical problems have been the most serious side effects, sometimes followed by organ failure or even death.
ISSN:0023-2173
DOI:10.1007/BF01815277