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This literature review aims to compare the efficacy and safety of plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulin for treating inflammatory neuropathies.

March 30, 2026International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social ScienceOpen Access

Comparison of the Efficacy of Plasmapheresis and Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Inflammatory Neuropathies: A Literature Review

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LJLena JaworowiczMedical University of Warsaw MWMaria Wieczorek WPWeronika Plichtowicz-KordowskaMedical University of Warsaw

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Literature review demonstrates equivalent efficacy of plasmapheresis and IVIG in inflammatory neuropathies, suggesting treatment uncertainty remains.

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This literature review aims to compare the efficacy and safety of plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulin for treating inflammatory neuropathies.
Reviewed randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and international guidelines.
Analyzed therapeutic plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin outcomes in Guillain-Barré syndrome, CIDP, and MMN.
Evaluated mechanisms of action, safety profiles, and logistical factors for both treatments.
In acute Guillain-Barré syndrome, both TPE and IVIG similarly improve disability scores and reduce recovery time.
IVIG is preferred for induction and maintenance therapy in CIDP, while TPE is primarily for short-term relief.
In multifocal motor neuropathy, IVIG is the first-line therapy, whereas plasma exchange shows limited effectiveness.

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Jaworowicz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ca1280883daed6ee094f11 https://doi.org/10.31435/ijitss.1(49).2026.5132

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Literature review demonstrates equivalent efficacy of plasmapheresis and IVIG in inflammatory neuropathies, suggesting treatment uncertainty remains.

Comparison of the Efficacy of Plasmapheresis and Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Inflammatory Neuropathies: A Literature Review

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