10 years of Granulocyte apheresis procedure in Italy is the topic of the workshop. The procedure first saw the light in Japan during the 1980's, subsequently adopted in Europe only at the beginning of the year 2000. At the basis of it is the principle of extracting from the organism, by means of an apheresis technique, the cells responsible for the inflammatory process. In Italy this method is applied, mainly, to IBD disorders (Crohn's disease and inflammatory colitis). Great interest emerges from the meeting where key specialists focus on the issue.
10 years of Granulocyte apheresis procedure in Italy is the topic of the workshop. The procedure first saw the light in Japan during the 1980's, subsequently adopted in Europe only at the beginning of the year 2000. At the basis of it is the principle of extracting from the organism, by means of an apheresis technique, the cells responsible for the inflammatory process. In Italy this method is applied, mainly, to IBD disorders (Crohn's disease and inflammatory colitis). Great interest emerges from the meeting where key specialists focus on the issue.
highlights
IBD and granulocyte apheresis: principles and efficacy
Ilammatory colities & Crohn's disease: management
Granulocyte apheresis: how it works
Granulocyte apheresis: therapeutic indications
Italian Registry of therapeutic apheresis
Progress and limitations of IBD therapies
Biological drugs and lifestyle of patients
The "Adabridge" study
Granulocyte apheresis: Guidelines - Dr. Franco Astorina
