What Is Wegener's Granulomatosis?
10. Plasma Exchange
Another potential treatment for Wegener’s granulomatosis is plasma exchange, which is a procedure that is also known as plasmapheresis. The process involves separating the blood plasma, which is the liquid part, from the blood cells. From here, the plasma is treated and then returned to the patient.
Alternatively, a replacement for the plasma may be used instead. This could be albumin or it could be saline. Albumin is a type of protein that will allow the body to make more plasma for itself. This procedure tends to be used only in the more severe cases, and it can help the kidneys to recover.
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