Survival from acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with or without direct hemoperfusion with polymyxin B-immobilized fiber column: A retrospective analysis

Background: Acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) are fatal episodes of acute respiratory worsening of unknown etiology. Previous studies on acute respiratory distress syndrome have shown that direct hemoperfusion with polymyxin B-immobilized fiber column (PMX-DHP) beneficially impact respiratory status. Aimes: To investigate the prognosis and survival outcome of patients with AE-IPF who underwent PMX-DHP....