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