Buerger's Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans)

Akar, Ahmet; Durdu, Serkan

doi:10.1002/9781118355244.ch32

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“…Buerger’s disease can be diagnosed when young smokers have signs of peripheral ischemia, recurrent superficial thrombophlebitis involving the upper extremities, and no signs of diabetes or atherosclerosis [ 2 , 7 ]. Thus, Buerger’s disease may be suspected if a patient is a heavy smoker and no other factors that may interfere with wound healing are present, such as thrombophilia, autoimmune disease, diabetes, and a proximal source of emboli [ 2 , 3 ].…”

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Buerger’s Disease as a Cause of Post-Operative Skin Necrosis: A Case Report

Kim

Koh

et al. 2023

JPM

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Postoperative skin necrosis occurs due to various causes, including infections, lack of oxygenation, underlying diseases, and lack of nutrition. Therefore, a thorough evaluation of the cause of skin necrosis should be conducted. In the present case, the patient underwent disarticulation of the interphalangeal joint of the right first toe by an orthopedic surgeon and developed postoperative skin necrosis. Through physical examination, imaging studies, and detailed medical history evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger’s disease. After 4 months of medication for Buerger’s disease and smoking cessation, the wound healed without complications or recurrence. Therefore, in cases of untreatable chronic wounds in young and heavy smoking patients, Buerger’s disease should be suspected as a potential cause.

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