Plasma exchange for renal vasculitis and idiopathic rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plasma exchange may be effective adjunctive treatment for renal vasculitis. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of plasma exchange for renal vasculitis.

Study design

Systematic review and meta-analysis of articles identified from electronic databases, bibliographies, and studies identified by experts. Data were abstracted in parallel by 2 reviewers.

Setting & population

Adults with idiopathic renal vasculitis or rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis.

Selection criteria for studies

Randomized controlled trials that compared standard care with standard care plus adjuvant plasma exchange in adult patients with either renal vasculitis or idiopathic rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis.

Intervention

SUBMITTER: Walsh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3062650 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature