Survival from an Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis with or without Direct Hemoperfusion with a Polymyxin B-immobilized Fiber Column: A Retrospective Analysis

Objective 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 a polymyxin B-immobilized fiber column (PMX-DHP) can have a beneficial effect on the respiratory status. This retrospective study investigated the prognosis and survival outcome of patients with AE-IPF who...