Comparison of immunosuppressive therapies for IgA nephropathy after tonsillectomy: three-course versus one-course steroid pulse combined with mizoribine

摘要

Purpose It has been reported that steroid pulse therapy for IgA nephropathy improves renal prognosis. However, because of the side effects, steroid dose must be restricted to some cases. Treatment effects of steroid on cases already presenting with reduced renal function are unknown. In this study, we performed tonsillectomy in patients with IgA nephropathy and conducted a comparative study about subsequent immunosuppressive therapy.