Protein A adsorption (Immunosorba, Excorim, Sweden) is a potent tool f
or the rapid removal of antibodies from the circulation. In comparison
to conventional plasma exchange therapy, Protein A adsorption offers
the advantage of processing large amounts of plasma, removing up to 87
% of the initial level of IgG in one session without a clinically sign
ificant loss of fibrinogen. So far 61 treatments have been carried out
in our department without serious side effects.