Intravenous immunoglobulin for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy: a systematic review - 01/09/11
, John B Winer c, Rob de Haan b, Marinus Vermeulen aSummary |
This review discusses the efficacy and safety in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) of intravenous immunoglobulin and compares this treatment with plasma exchange and prednisolone. We searched publications from 1985 onwards for randomised controlled studies examining the effects of intravenous immunoglobulin in patients with this immune-mediated neuromuscular disorder. Six trials, with 170 patients in total, were judged eligible. A significantly higher proportion of patients improved in disability within a month after the start of treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin than with placebo (relative risk 3·17 [95% CI 1·74 to 5·75]). During this period, intravenous immunoglobulin has similar efficacy to plasma exchange and oral prednisolone; therefore which of these treatments should be the first choice is currently uncertain. An algorithm on treatment approaches for CIDP is proposed.
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| This paper is based partly on a more detailed Cochrane review published in the Cochrane Library, Issue 2, 2002. Cochrane reviews are regularly updated as new evidence emerges and in response to comments and criticisms, and the Cochrane Library should be consulted for the most recent version of the review. |
Vol 1 - N° 8
P. 491-498 - décembre 2002 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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