Digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis: their epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and associated clinical and economic burden
Abstract Background To determine the frequency and clinical characteristics of systemic sclerosis-related digital ulcers, and associated direct health care costs, quality of life, and survival. Methods Digital ulcers (DUs) were defined as an area with a visually discernible depth and a loss of conti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Arthritis Research & Therapy |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-019-2080-y |