## Abstract Plasma exchange is the standard treatment for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). For patients refractory to plasma exchange, treatment options are limited and often unsuccessful. The platelet thrombi that form in acquired TTP are believed to result from the presence of procoagul
Oral cyclophosphamide for refractory or relapsing thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
β Scribed by HERTZBERG, M. S. ;KOUTTS, J.
- Book ID
- 108999804
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1997
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 105 KB
- Volume
- 27
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0004-8291
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