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Registry Evaluation of Digital Ulcers in Systemic Sclerosis
Joint Authors
Galluccio, Felice
Matucci-Cerinic, Marco
Source
International Journal of Rheumatology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-08-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Digital ulcers are a very frequent complication of systemic sclerosis affecting about half of the SSc patients, and about 75% of the affected patients have their first DU episode within 5 years from their first non-Raynaud symptom.
The lack of adequate classification criteria as well as the lack of knowledge of the development of DU have contributed to the opening of specific registries to better understand the natural history of these lesions.
For these reason, specific disease registries play a fundamental role in this field of research.
Thanks to the systematic collection of data and their subsequent analysis and comparison between different cohorts, it is possible to improve understanding of the underlying trigger mechanisms of DU development and to determine temporal trends.
In the future, the development of recommendations for the management of DU remains of pivotal importance to prevent DU development and obtain rapid healing as well as reduction of pain and disability.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Galluccio, Felice& Matucci-Cerinic, Marco. 2010. Registry Evaluation of Digital Ulcers in Systemic Sclerosis. International Journal of Rheumatology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Galluccio, Felice& Matucci-Cerinic, Marco. Registry Evaluation of Digital Ulcers in Systemic Sclerosis. International Journal of Rheumatology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466080
American Medical Association (AMA)
Galluccio, Felice& Matucci-Cerinic, Marco. Registry Evaluation of Digital Ulcers in Systemic Sclerosis. International Journal of Rheumatology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466080
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466080