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.
authors: Department of Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.
authors: Andrew
authors: A
authors: Gassman
authors: Sammy
authors: S
authors: Sinno
authors: Ross
authors: R
authors: Milner
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Gamelli
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017511:Pyoderma Gangrenosum / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects