Does Scleraderma cause Ischemic bowel?

[annamariecat]

Can Scleraderma cause an ischemic bowel or diverticulitis and will O2 per nasal cannula help?

[annamariecat]

But......O2 is given after surgery to promote faster healing so....it only stands to reason it could help in this case also

[Fuzzz]

As far as oxygen by nasal cannula, that would just be a normal supportive measure.  

[Fuzzz]

A Google search turned up this article, so apparently the answer is yes.  

http://www.aafp.org/afp/991015ap/tips/6.html