Tetsurou Imai 1, Hiroshi Yamasaki 2 3 4, Keiichi Mitsuyama 3, Osamu Yamaga 1, Gaku Sugihara 1, Yusuke Kaida 5, Ryo Shibata 5, Takuma Hazama 5, Shinichiro Yoshioka 2 3, Takuji Torimura 2, Kei Fukami 5, Norio Yamashita 6 , Kurume Med J 2020 Jul 1;66(1):1-7.
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Single Needle Granulocyte and Monocyte Apheresis for Ulcerative Colitis: A Retrospective Safety Analysis
SN apheresis reduced both the time to treatment initiation and pain during puncture, and there was no difference in the number of blood clotting episodes as compared with DN. Although further comparative studies are needed, SN apheresis may be a safe alternative for patients to reduce the strain of treatment.
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