Percutaneous revascularization for the treatment of refractory digital ischemia in systemic sclerosis.

Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the role of adjunctive percutaneous revascularization of the hand in the management of patients with systemic sclerosis-associated refractory digital ischemia.

Methods: We present our initial experience of using percutaneous upper extremity interventions to treat patients with systemic sclerosis and symptomatic Raynaud's phenomenon who presented with either refractory digital ischemia or non-healing ulcers. We discuss patient characteristics, procedural findings, and short-term clinical outcomes of these interventions.

A Case Report of Recurrent Lupus Nephritis 15 Days After Renal Transplantation.

Renal transplantation is an ever-growing therapeutic option for patients with end-stage renal disease due to lupus nephritis. Outcomes for these patients are comparable to those of patients receiving renal transplantation for other causes. A known complication for these patients is recurrence of lupus nephritis in the renal graft (recurrent lupus nephritis [RLN]).