Journal article
Plasma Exchange for Renal Vasculitis and Idiopathic Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis: A Meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Plasma exchange may be effective adjunctive treatment for renal vasculitis. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of plasma exchange for renal vasculitis.
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis of articles identified from electronic databases, bibliographies, and studies identified by experts. Data were abstracted in parallel by 2 reviewers.
Authors
Walsh M; Catapano F; Szpirt W; Thorlund K; Bruchfeld A; Guillevin L; Haubitz M; Merkel PA; Peh CA; Pusey C
Journal
American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Vol. 57, No. 4, pp. 566–574
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2011
DOI
10.1053/j.ajkd.2010.10.049
ISSN
0272-6386