Pyoderma gangrenosum: a new complication after groin exposure for attempted endovascular aortic stent-graft placement. Journal Article


Authors: Gassman, A.; Sinno, S.; Milner, R.; Gamelli, R.
Article Title: Pyoderma gangrenosum: a new complication after groin exposure for attempted endovascular aortic stent-graft placement.
Abstract: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an uncommon and frequently misdiagnosed inflammatory dermatosis. This neutrophilic inflammation of the dermis has been well described in relation to other inflammatory illnesses (i.e. inflammatory bowel disease). Although rare, PG is increasingly described in relation to trauma or surgical interventions. It is important for vascular surgeons to be aware of the potential development of PG at vascular access sites. Although endovascular surgery is a minimally invasive form of vascular surgery, it does require cutaneous manipulation, which can incite PG. The purpose of this report is to describe a case of PG that developed after an attempted endovascular surgery and to elucidate this rare dermatologic disorder's diagnosis and treatment.
Journal Title: Vascular
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1708-5381; 1708-5381
Publisher: Sage  
Journal Place: England
Date Published: 2012
Start Page: 170
End Page: 173
Language: English
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Notes: ID: 12517; Record Owner: From MEDLINE, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.; Status: MEDLINE; Publishing Model: Journal available in: Print-Electronic Citation processed from: Print; NLM Journal Code: 101196722; Electronic Date of Publication: 20110901; Entry Date: 20120925