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. 1981 Jun;40(3):224–228. doi: 10.1136/ard.40.3.224

Plasma exchange in systemic lupus erythematosus.

H F Parry, C J Moran, M L Snaith, J D Richards, A H Goldstone, L J Nineham, F C Hay, W J Morrow, I M Roitt
PMCID: PMC1000752  PMID: 7247468

Abstract

Eight out of 10 patients studied longitudinally received benefit from plasmapheresis. The patients were used as their own controls, being treated in a steady state as far as was possible. Levels of circulating complexes did not bear a close relationship with clinical results. On the evidence plasma exchange alone does not appear to represent an important part of the long-term management of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus but may well be of value in combination with other therapy.

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