A 4-week comparison of capillaroscopy changes, healing effect, and cost-effectiveness of botulinum toxin-A vs prostaglandin analog infusion in refractory digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-021-05900-7
Abstract: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a systemic multi-organ disease. Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) and digital ulcers (DUs) in SSc patients can be resistant to usual treatments. We studied the clinical benefits, capillaroscopy changes, and cost-effectiveness of local… read more here.
Keywords: prostaglandin; capillaroscopy; digital ulcers; group ... See more keywords
Cement Factory Worker Presenting With Raynaud Phenomenon, Breathlessness, and Digital Ulcers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.09.076
Abstract: CASE PRESENTATION A 54-year-old man who had worked in a cement factory for the past 30 years, presented to the chest clinic with complaints of insidious onset, gradually progressive breathlessness with intermittent dry cough of… read more here.
Keywords: breathlessness; digital ulcers; factory worker; history ... See more keywords
Detection of severe digital vasculopathy in systemic sclerosis by colour Doppler sonography is associated with digital ulcers
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kex045
Abstract: Objective Colour Doppler ultrasonography (CDUS) is very important in general vascular diagnostic procedures. Its role in determining the extent of vasculopathy in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) needs further investigation. The aim of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: vasculopathy systemic; digital ulcers; cdus; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords
Vitamin D serum levels and the risk of digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis: A longitudinal study
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DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.13554
Abstract: Low levels of vitamin D (25OHD) have been found to associated with digital ulcers (DUs) in systemic sclerosis (SSc), although only cross‐sectional studies have been performed. We aimed to investigate if variations in vitamin D… read more here.
Keywords: serum levels; vitamin serum; systemic sclerosis; digital ulcers ... See more keywords
FRI0425 Association between tissue oxygen delivery and digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.4902
Abstract: Background Digital ulcers (DUs) are common manifestations of vascular disease in systemic sclerosis (Ssc) patients. Objectives To investigate the association between the amount of oxygen delivered to periferal tissues and the development of DUs in… read more here.
Keywords: oxygen; ssc patients; digital ulcers; tissue oxygen ... See more keywords
AB0768 Osteomyelitis complicating digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.5177
Abstract: Background Skin ulcers are a frequent manifestation of systemic sclerosis (SSc). Skin ulcers are painful, represent a cause of disability and heavily affect patients’ quality of life. The presence of local infection may be responsible… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; digital ulcers; ssc; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords
Rehabilitative interventions for ischaemic digital ulcers, pain, and hand functioning in systemic sclerosis: a prospective before-after study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05145-8
Abstract: Background Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disease characterised by immune dysfunction, vasculopathy, cellular inflammation, fibrosis of the skin associated with multiple internal organs involvement. Ischaemic digital ulcers (IDU) of the hands commonly… read more here.
Keywords: systemic sclerosis; study; ischaemic digital; digital ulcers ... See more keywords
Treatment of Digital Ulcers and Reflux Oesophagitis in a Patient with Systemic Sclerosis: Increased Risk of Hepatotoxicity due to a Potential Drug-drug Interaction Between Bosentan and Vonoprazan.
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DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v101.439
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Keywords: reflux oesophagitis; digital ulcers; drug; treatment digital ... See more keywords
Atrial natriuretic peptide predicts disease progression and digital ulcers development in systemic sclerosis patients.
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DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000000852
Abstract: AIMS Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by micro/macrovascular damage due to the underlying fibrosis. Markers able to predict the progression of cardiovascular damage, including digital ulcers, in SSc are warranted. We aimed… read more here.
Keywords: natriuretic peptide; progression; development; digital ulcers ... See more keywords
Rheopheresis for Digital Ulcers and Raynaud's Phenomenon in Systemic Sclerosis Refractory to Conventional Treatments
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2019.00208
Abstract: Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is almost universally present in patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). RP represents a generalized vasculopathy and potentially lead to digital ulcers (DU), which may be complicated by superinfection, tissue necrosis, and limb… read more here.
Keywords: digital ulcers; rheopheresis; treatment; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords
Review of local wound management for scleroderma-associated digital ulcers
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DOI: 10.5301/jsrd.5000268
Abstract: Digital ulcers (DU) are a common clinical problem in systemic sclerosis (SSc); however, there is no standardization of local wound care protocols for management of these lesions. There is a well-recognized need to develop and… read more here.
Keywords: wound management; local wound; digital ulcers; scleroderma ... See more keywords