Effects of plasma exchange (PE) in primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). A pilot study

Six patients were studied to evaluate the efficacy and safety of plasma exchange (PE) in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). All patients were affected by PBC at stage III-IV and presented symptoms refractory to pharmacologic therapy. We conclude that PE can be considered effective chronic treatment for advanced symptomatic PBC refractory to pharmacological therapy