Protein A adsorption (Immunosorba, Excorim, Sweden) is a potent tool for the rapid removal of antibodies from the circulation. In comparison to conventional plasma exchange therapy, Protein A adsorption offers the advantage of processing large amounts of plasma, removing up to 87% of the initial level of IgG in one session without a clinically significant loss of fibrinogen. So far 61 treatments have been carried out in our department without serious side effects.
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