[Blood detoxication procedures in extra-renal diseases].

In a survey concerning the application of haemodialysis, ultrafiltration, haemofiltration, haemoperfusion and separation of plasma in the treatment of non-renal diseases clinically tested methods are discussed. The therapy of endogenic and exogenic poisonings as well as the removal of hyperhydrations of different genesis using extracorporeal systems can be clarified scientifically with the help of clinical course and laboratory findings. The separation of plasma on membrane opens new possibilities of therapy of above all immunologically conditioned diseases. The valency of the treatment of schizophrenia needs further intensive research concerning etiology and pathogenesis, since the judgment of the success of therapy still underlies too many subjective factors.