Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports (Sep 2015)
Successful Plasma Exchange for Acute Pancreatitis Complicated With Hypertriglyceridemia
Abstract
A 33-year-old male with acute pancreatitis induced by hypertriglyceridemia had problems during treatment with plasma exchange. The hypercoagulable state was prevented by introducing innovative methods for cleaning and warming of the circuit and dialyzer. This enabled successful therapy, and the patient fully recovered from life-threatening acute pancreatitis.