Cardiac surgery in a Patient With Pemphigus Vulgaris

Abstract

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disorder that causes blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. We present a patient with pemphigus vulgaris who required combined coronary artery bypass grafting and mitral valve repair. The challenges that we faced and modifications to the technique required in this situation are described and reviewed.

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pemphigus vulgaris blisters cardiac surgery Koebner phenomenon Nikolsky sign

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