Abstract:BackgroundSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with impairment of physical function, daily life activities and quality of life. Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) has been investigated as treatment for patients with severe SSc, promoting reduction of skin thickening and at least stabilization of pulmonary involvement.ObjectivesTo evaluate the impact of AHSCT on skin involvement, functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) of SSc patients, and to compare these results with those from… Show more
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