What insights has plasmapheresis provided to suggest relevant clinical or basic research strategies?
The treatment of GBS in the past has been supportive only. No clear benefits have been demonstrated so far with corticosteroids or ISDT. Current studies of the role of TPE in GBS suggest that TPE is effective when used early in the disease for severely affected individuals. Concurrent use of corticosteroids has not been shown to have any additional demonstrable beneficial effect.
