Polysomnography findings and risk factors for sleep-disordered breathing in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate polysomnography findings and risk factors for sleep-disordered breathing in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc).

Patients And Methods: Thirty-nine patients (2 males, 37 females; mean age: 51.1±12.

Effectiveness of Thoracic Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of the Severity of Pulmonary Involvement in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of thoracic ultrasonography (USG) in a single session in the evaluation of the severity of pulmonary involvement in systemic sclerosis.

Patients And Methods: A total of 48 consecutive systemic sclerosis patients (2 males, 46 females; mean age 50.8±11.