title: [Advanced Systemic Sclerosis: Endovascular Reconstruction of the Aortic Bifurcation for Limb Salvage].
abstract: History and admission findingsA 69-year-old patient was initially hospitalized because of a 1.5 cm ulceration at the back of the right foot which had existed for the last year and become increasingly swollen and painful. Medical history revealed PmScl-positive systemic sclerosis presenting with a massive calcinosis cutis, advanced pulmonary fibrosis and peripheral artery disease.ExaminationsInflammatory markers were normal. MR-Angiography of the lower extremities revealed a multi-segmental high-grade stenosis of the aortic bifurcation due to extensively calcified plaques. Considering the high operative risk and potential excessive scar formation the indication for an interventional procedure was established.Treatment and courseAfter uncomplicated aorto-biiliac stent implantation peripheral pulses had significantly improved and wound debridement led to healing of the ulcer. After additional nutritional advice and caloric substitution the patient was dismissed from the hospital in good condition and without complications.ConclusionEndovascular reconstruction of the aortic bifurcation is a safe alternative to surgery especially when patients present with a severe generalized disease and a high operative risk. Interdisciplinary cooperation is crucial for an optimal treatment regimen.
authors.affiliation: Zentrum für Radiologie, Bergisches Gefäßzentrum, HELIOS Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten/Herdecke.
authors.forename: Florian
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Stein
authors.affiliation: Zentrum für Radiologie, Bergisches Gefäßzentrum, HELIOS Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten/Herdecke.
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kamper
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie, Bergisches Gefäßzentrum, HELIOS Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten/Herdecke.
authors.forename: Konstantinos
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Meletiadis
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie, Bergisches Gefäßzentrum, HELIOS Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten/Herdecke.
authors.forename: Ulrich
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Kusenack
authors.affiliation: Zentrum für Radiologie, Bergisches Gefäßzentrum, HELIOS Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten/Herdecke.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Haage
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D023821:Limb Salvage / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome