Apheresis : proceedings of the 2nd International Congress of the World Apheresis Association, held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 18-20, 1988

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Apheresis : proceedings of the 2nd International Congress of the World Apheresis Association, held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 18-20, 1988

editor, G. Rock

(Progress in clinical and biological research, v. 337)

Wiley-Liss, c1990

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"Apheresis" provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of the applications of apheresis in treating neurologic, hematologic, hepatic and nephrologic disorders. The book deals with the basic science, pathophysiology and role of plasma exchange in treating such disorders as: collagen vascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, demyelating neurologic diseases, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, glomerulohephritis, myeloma renal failure, vasculitis, fulminant hepatitis, thrombotic angiopathies and acute hepatic failure. The text addresses the various methods and possible complications of plasma exchange and stem cell collection. It offers full coverage of platelet allo-immunization and bone marrow transplantation. The book also explains the specific requirements involved in pediatric apheresis and donor recruitment.

Table of Contents

  • Opening Ceremony
  • Cytapheresis
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Plasma Exchange and Selective Absorption of Plasma Constituents
  • Immune Modulation
  • Plasmapheresis, Plasma and Plasma Proteins
  • Biocompatibility of Apheresis Devices
  • Complications of Apheresis
  • Apheresis Registries
  • Human Growth and Differentiation Factors.

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