Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's disease)

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Topic updated on 10/05/09 7:24pm
Introduction
  • A vasculitis seen in smokers
    • initially nvolves distal vessels and progresses proximally
Treatment
  • Nonoperative
    • quit smoking
  • Operative
    • ischemic lesions treated with wound care and amputation

 


 

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