Relapsing thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura with low ADAMTS13 antigen levels: An indication for splenectomy?

With more recent modalities of immunosuppression, splenectomy is now rarely considered in refractory/relapsed thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). However, the surgical approach had shown convincing evidences of high efficacy in the pre-rituximab era and therefore may still represent a lifesa...

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Main Authors: Anna Maria Lombardi, Irene Di Pasquale, Maria Antonietta Businaro, Irene Cortella, Silvia Ferrari, Fabrizio Fabris, Fabrizio Vianello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2019-03-01
Series:Hematology Reports
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Online Access:https://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/hr/article/view/7904