Plasmapheresis in the Treatment of Neurologic Disorders in Bangladesh: A Review Update

Authors

  • Sharmin Jahan Assistant Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka
  • Mohammad Enayet Hussain Assistant Professor, Department of Neurophysiology, National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, Dhaka
  • Md Badrul Alam Professor, Department of Neurology, National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, Dhaka
  • Quazi Deen Mohammad Professor, Department of Neurology, National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jninb.v1i2.29852

Keywords:

Plasmapheresis, neurologic disorders, immune-mediated, IVIg

Abstract

Plasmapheresis is a very effective modality of treatment for many of the immune-mediated neurological disorders. It is a relatively new concept in the context of our country. Although it was previously done in one or two of the private hospitals but the expense was beyond the affordability of m59ost of our patients. Since its inception on September, 2012 the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital (NINS) has made some major advancement in patient management. Initiation of plasmapheresis at an affordable cost is one such example. In this article we intend to share our experience of the few cases who have received this treatment.

Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2015;1(2): 62-64

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Published

2017-04-06

How to Cite

Jahan, S., Hussain, M. E., Alam, M. B., & Mohammad, Q. D. (2017). Plasmapheresis in the Treatment of Neurologic Disorders in Bangladesh: A Review Update. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 1(2), 62–64. https://doi.org/10.3329/jninb.v1i2.29852

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2015)

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Review Articles

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