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ArticleTranslational pediatrics2023

Double filtration plasmapheresis for children with different types of critical kidney diseases: a single-center retrospective cohort study.

Yu Zhang, Qing Xie, Yaxian Chen, Juanjuan Yang, Shi Huang, Linxia Deng, Jianhua Zhou

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Article in Translational pediatrics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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  1. "In-Series" Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: Single-Center Retrospective Cohort, 2018-2022.Pediatric critical care medicine : a journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies · 2026
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  3. Recent Progress in Double Filtration Plasmapheresis.Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis · 2026
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Yu ZhangDepartment of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Qing XieDepartment of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Yaxian ChenDepartment of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Juanjuan YangDepartment of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Shi HuangDepartment of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Linxia DengDepartment of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Jianhua ZhouDepartment of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Union Hospital · CNHuazhong University of Science and Technology · CNTongji Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) was initially used to facilitate the conduction of ABO-incompatible renal transplantation. The applicability of DFPP has recently expanded to cover the removal of various antibodies in adults with immune-mediated diseases. However, DFPP is seldom used in children, with few reports addressing its efficacy and safety in this population. This study aimed to explore the efficacy and adverse effects of DFPP for pediatric patients with renal indications. Methods: Children who received DFPP between December 2017 and December 2020 at Tongji Hospital were retrospectively studied, and sub-grouped for analysis according to the types of disease. All children received 3 to 6 DFPP sessions within 2 to 3 weeks, and were assessed for clinical outcomes according to glomerular filtration rate, proteinuria and extra-renal symptoms. Pre- and post-DFPP plasma were collected to measure the levels of pathogenic autoantibodies, immunoglobulins, fibrinogen, albumin, calcium, etc. In-hospital complications were also recorded. Results: Totally there were 10 children receiving 44 sessions of DFPP, including 2 males and 8 females, with a median age of 11.2 years old (5-13 years) and a median weight of 42.1 kg (20-59 kg). Five patients were treated for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), three patients for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV), one for C3 glomerulopathy and one for ABO-incompatible renal transplantation. Plasma autoantibodies decreased substantially by 93% and 89% in those with SLE and AAV after the last session, respectively. Complete or partial responses were achieved in 80%, 33.3%, 100% and 100% of patients with SLE, AAV, C3 glomerulopathy, and ABO-incompatible renal transplantation, respectively. The proportion of cumulative IgG, fibrinogen, and albumin removal at the end of the last sessions were 58.8%, 67.69%, and 14.05% respectively. The removal of calcium, potassium and creatinine were not statistically significant. A few episodes (4.55%) of hypotension were observed when fresh frozen plasma was used as the replacement fluid, and no bleeding nor severe anaphylaxis was noted. Conclusions: The efficacy and safety of DFPP treatment in children with SLE, AAV, C3 glomerulopathy and ABO-incompatible renal transplantation were described in the present study. DFPP is proven to be a safe apheresis method for children weighing more than 20 kg.

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ABO incompatible renal transplantationantineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV)Double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP)rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN)systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

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