Immunoadsorption method using immunoglobulin Adsopak in adult cases with ITP resistant to splenectomy and other medical therapies

Bilgir O., Bilgir F., Calan M., Kebapcilar L., Kulac E.

TRANSFUSION AND APHERESIS SCIENCE, vol.39, no.2, pp.109-113, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transci.2008.07.006
  • Journal Name: TRANSFUSION AND APHERESIS SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.109-113
  • Keywords: Treatment resistant ITP, Immunoadsorption therapy, IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA, COMPLEMENT
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Despite all medical therapies and splenectomy performed, severe life-threatening thrombocytopenia persists in many adult patients.