Effect and Safety of Granulocyte-Monocyte Adsorption Apheresis for Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Positive for Cytomegalovirus in Comparison with Immunosuppressants

Abstract

The colectomy ratio tends to be high in refractory UC patients with recurrent CMV reactivation or infection. Therefore, GMA might be a safe and effective treatment for UC patients positive for CMV because it does not induce CMV reactivation.