Efficacy of extracorporeal plasma therapy for adult native kidney patients with Primary FSGS: a Systematic review

Purpose This study aimed to assess efficacy of extracorporeal plasma therapy (EPT), including plasmapheresis (PE), immunoadsorption (IA), low-density lipoprotein apheresis (LDL-A), and lymphocytapheresis (LCAP) for adult native kidney patients with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).M...

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Main Authors: Jing Miao, Pajaree Krisanapan, Supawit Tangpanithandee, Charat Thongprayoon, Michael A. Mao, Wisit Cheungpasitporn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Renal Failure
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/0886022X.2023.2176694
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Summary:Purpose This study aimed to assess efficacy of extracorporeal plasma therapy (EPT), including plasmapheresis (PE), immunoadsorption (IA), low-density lipoprotein apheresis (LDL-A), and lymphocytapheresis (LCAP) for adult native kidney patients with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).Methods A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Databases through August 2022. Studies that reported outcomes of EPT in adult native kidneys with primary FSGS were enrolled.Results 18 studies with 104 therapy-resistant or refractory primary native FSGS patients were identified. Overall EPT response rate was 56%, with long-term benefit of 46%. Of the 101 non-hemodialysis (HD) patients, 54% achieved remission, with 30% complete remission (CR) and 23% partial remission (PR). Of 31 patients with PE, response rate was 65%; CR and PR rates were 27% and 37% in 30 non-HD patients. Of 61 patients with LDL-A, the response rate was 54%; CR and PR rates were 41% and 3% in 29 non-HD patients. Of 10 patients with IA, response rate was 40%. Of 2 patients with LCAP, 1 achieved CR, and one developed renal failure. All 3 HD patients showed increase in urine output and gradual decrease in urine protein excretion following PE (n = 1) or LDL-A (n = 2). 2 of 3 HD patients ultimately discontinued dialysis.Conclusion EPT with immunosuppressive therapy showed benefit in some patients with refractory primary FSGS, and PE appeared to have a higher response rate.
ISSN:0886-022X
1525-6049