[The efficacy of the ultraviolet irradiation of the blood in the combined treatment of erysipelatous inflammation]

Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 1992 Jul-Aug;149(7-8):84-8.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

An experience with treatment of 1527 patients with different forms of erysipelas is analyzed. Under study were clinical data, nonspecific resistance parameters, peripheral and central hemodynamics and viscosity of blood. Ultraviolet irradiation of blood is an effective method of pathogenetical treatment of erysipelas which results in rapid arrest of local and general symptoms of the disease. The number of complications and recurrences was reduced.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Blood / radiation effects*
  • Blood Transfusion, Autologous* / instrumentation
  • Blood Transfusion, Autologous* / methods
  • Blood Viscosity / radiation effects
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Erysipelas / blood
  • Erysipelas / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Remission Induction
  • Ultraviolet Therapy* / instrumentation
  • Ultraviolet Therapy* / methods