Split skin grafting for leg ulcers complicating rheumatoid arthritis

Leg ulcers as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis are difficult to heal. We present a case responding to treatment with cyclophosphamide and split skin grafting.

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Published in:Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery 2008-01, Vol.1 (1), p.31-32
Main Authors: Rai, Reena, Aruchamy, M, Srinivas, Chakravarthi R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Complications and side effects
Cyclophosphamide
Dosage and administration
Gangrene
Leg
Rheumatoid arthritis
Skin & tissue grafts
Skin-grafting
Ulcers
Wound healing
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Summary:Leg ulcers as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis are difficult to heal. We present a case responding to treatment with cyclophosphamide and split skin grafting.
ISSN:0974-2077
0974-5157
DOI:10.4103/0974-2077.41158