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. 1989 Jan-Mar;3(1):43-5.

[Plasmapheresis and acute attacks of uveitis]

[Article in French]
F Malecaze, A Mathis, C Goudable, P Maillard, L Fabre, P Bec
  • PMID: 2641070

[Plasmapheresis and acute attacks of uveitis]

[Article in French]
F Malecaze et al. Ophtalmologie. 1989 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Our study concerns the effects of plasma exchange in acute attacks of posterior or total chronic uveitis. The treatment undertaken in 10 patients consisted of 8 plasma exchanges in a 2 weeks period, associated with a corticosteroid and immunosuppressive therapy. Immediately after the plasma exchanges, there was a significant improvement in visual acuity and a decrease in inflammatory activity in most patients (70%). Plasma exchange seems to be an interesting adjuvant in the difficult treatment of some uveitis.

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