Which one is the best-comparison of three treatment modalities in membranous glomerulonephropathy?
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20243368Keywords:
Membranous Nephropathy, Rituximab, TacrolimusAbstract
Background: This retrospective study explores the efficacy of Modified Ponticelli, Rituximab and Tacrolimus in treating membranous nephropathy, focusing on remission rates.
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 41 membranous nephropathy cases treated with Modified Ponticelli, Rituximab, or Tacrolimus. Statistical analyses included Kruskal-Wallis and Chi-Square tests to evaluate treatment responses, renal markers and remission outcomes, providing comprehensive insights into treatment efficacy.
Results: Modified Ponticelli demonstrated substantial reductions in proteinuria (-88.20%) and favorable increases in albumin (15.80%), outperforming Rituximab and Tacrolimus. Significant differences (p=0.0014) in remission outcomes underscore Modified Ponticelli's efficacy, with the highest complete remission rate (26.7%) and notable partial remission rate (73.3%). Rituximab (Complete 0%, Partial 46.2%) and Tacrolimus (Complete 15.4%, Partial 30.8%) exhibited lower rates.
Conclusions: In conclusion, Modified Ponticelli demonstrates superior efficacy in achieving both complete and partial remission in membranous nephropathy patients.
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