Thromboangiitis obliterans

Thromboangiitis obliterans
Other namesBuerger disease, Buerger's disease, Winiwarter-Buerger disease, presenile gangrene
Complete occlusion of the right and stenosis of the left femoral artery as seen in a case of thromboangiitis obliterans
SpecialtyCardiology, rheumatology 

Thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger disease (English /ˈbɜːrɡər/; German: [ˈbʏʁɡɐ]) or Winiwarter-Buerger disease, is a recurring progressive inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of small and medium arteries and veins of the hands and feet. It is strongly associated with use of tobacco products, primarily from smoking, but is also associated with smokeless tobacco.

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