Plasmapheresis for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
- 6 May 1979
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Transfusion
- Vol. 19 (3), 342-344
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1537-2995.1979.19379204221.x
Abstract
A 70-year-old woman with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) was treated with plasmapheresis using fresh frozen plasma as a fluid replacement. Complete recovery and lasting remission were observed. It appears that plasmapheresis combined with massive fresh frozen plasma can be an effective mode of treatment for patients who were, otherwise, refractory to conventional therapy.Keywords
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