Systemic sclerosis & Raynaud's
Treatment of systemic sclerosis-associated digital ulcers: recommendations of the Turkish Society for Rheumatology
Methodological detailsguideline, systematic literature review, Oxford system for level of evidence, task force of 23 rheumatologists, voting by task force and TRD members via web-based questionnaire
- Guideline
- Systematic literature review
- Oxford system for level of evidence
- Task force of 23 rheumatologists
- Voting by task force and TRD members via web-based questionnaire
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Non-pharmacological measures for the prevention of digital ulcers (DUs)
Pharmacological treatments including vasodilators, anti-aggregants, antibiotics, wound care, pain control
Interventions including sympathectomy, botulinum toxin, and surgery
Overarching principles: risk factors, poor prognostic factors, prevention of DU and adverse effects of medical treatments
Original publication
Treatment of systemic sclerosis-associated digital ulcers: recommendations of the Turkish Society for Rheumatology. Clin Exp Rheumatol. Published 21 February 2023. doi:10.
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