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Imaging Features of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
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[Perioperative management of patients with systemic scleroderma]
E Bégneu1, M Aïssou1, T Lescot1
1Département d'anesthésie réanimation, hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, 184, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France.
Annales Francaises D'Anesthesie Et De Reanimation
|December 3, 2014
Summary
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune condition affecting multiple organs. This review details SSc
Area of Science:
- Autoimmune diseases
- Rheumatology
- Vasculopathy
Context:
- Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex autoimmune disorder.
- Characterized by widespread vasculopathy, microangiopathy, and excessive collagen deposition.
- Leads to multi-organ damage including skin, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, cardiac, and renal systems.
Purpose:
- To review the pathophysiology and progression of Systemic Sclerosis.
- To outline perioperative management strategies for SSc patients.
- To aid anesthesiologists in managing patients with SSc.
Summary:
- SSc involves autoimmune processes leading to vascular and fibrotic damage.
- Manifestations include skin, GI, pulmonary, myocardial, and renal injuries.
- Perioperative challenges include airway management, heart failure, and kidney crisis.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of SSc pathophysiology.
- Offers practical perioperative management guidelines.
- Aims to improve patient outcomes and anesthetic care for SSc patients.
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