Abstract:Objective
To evaluate extent of interstitial lung disease (ILD) and esophageal involvement using high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in early diffuse systemic sclerosis (dSSc)-patients after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT).
Methods
Overall chest HRCT, lung function and skin score changes were evaluated in 33 consecutive dSSc-patients before and after aHSCT during yearly routine follow-up visi… Show more
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