Splenectomy, steroids, and dextran 70 in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

JAMA. 1974 Jan 28;227(4):397-402.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Blood Coagulation Tests
  • Dextrans / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / administration & dosage
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Molecular Weight
  • Postoperative Care
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / blood
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / drug therapy
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / therapy*
  • Splenectomy*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Dextrans
  • Prednisone
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Methylprednisolone