Parathyroidectomy, excision and skin grafting with topical negative pressure for calciphylactic ulcers.
The combined use of four treatment modalities for calciphylactic ulcers--all of which have proved effective on an individual basis--may provide the optimal treatment approach. This is the first time such a combined use has been reported.
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Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, UC Irvine Medical Center, California, USA.
Menon
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Butler
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Gordon
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D001458:Bandages; D002115:Calciphylaxis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016105:Parathyroidectomy; D011182:Postoperative Care; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D013396:Suction; D014945:Wound Healing