[Plasmapheresis and acute attacks of uveitis]

Ophtalmologie. 1989 Jan-Mar;3(1):43-5.
[Article in French]

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plasma Exchange / standards*
  • Uveitis, Posterior / drug therapy
  • Uveitis, Posterior / physiopathology
  • Uveitis, Posterior / therapy*
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Immunosuppressive Agents