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Transaxillary thoracoscopically assisted sympathectomy for nonhealing ulcers in scleroderma: a case report of
Japa Volchok1, Rodrigo Santamarina, Parvis Sadighi
1Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201, USA. jvolchok@bhs1.org
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|May 14, 2005
Abstract:
We describe the successful treatment of a patient with chronic nonhealing ulcers caused by scleroderma refractory to medical therapy. This patient underwent a successful, transaxillary, thoracoscopically assisted, limited sympathectomy that resulted in healing of her ulcers and resolution of pain in the affected hand.
