Extracorporeal immunoglobulin elimination for the treatment of severe myasthenia gravis

Abstract

We describe our experience with plasma exchange (PE) and immunoadsorption in patients with myasthenia gravis. The group of 27 patients consists of 21 patients treated with PE abd 6 patients who received immunoadsorption.

PE therapy led to stabilization in 20 patients.

Keywords

• extracorporeal immunoglobulin
• severe myasthenia gravis
• treatment