Lower Extremity Salvage in the Setting of Bullous Pemphigoid Exacerbation: A Case Report. Issue 8 (5th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pollock, Samara E.; Rice, Shauna M.; Ferree, Sarah D.; Friedstat, Jonathan; Eberlin, Kyle; Kourosh, Arianne S
• Is Part Of: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 9:Issue 8(2021)
• Page Start: e3722
• Publication Date: 2021-08-05
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003722
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2169-7574

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease where patients suffer from painful bullae, often covering large portions of the skin and requiring management with immune-suppression. Our case report of recurring bullous pemphigoid illustrates the importance of considering immunosuppressive perioperative management in patients with a history of autoimmune blistering even when the disease has been quiescent for some time. With multidisciplinary care and immune suppressive therapies in the perioperative period, a free flap complicated by recurrent bullous pemphigoid can be salvaged.