Parathyroidectomy, excision and skin grafting with topical negative pressure for calciphylactic ulcers.

The combined use of four treatment modalities for calciphylactic ulcers--all of which have proved effective on an individual basis--may provide the optimal treatment approach. This is the first time such a combined use has been reported.

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