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2024, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A
Gangrenous manifestation of thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger’s disease) in a chronic smoker: A case report
Author(s): Dr. Keval R Dhone and Dr. Gaurang Aurangabadkar
Abstract: Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s disease) is a rare but severe form of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) closely linked to chronic tobacco use. This case discusses a 40-year-old male chronic smoker who developed advanced PVD, culminating in dry gangrene of the left lower limb and necessitating an above-knee amputation. This case underscores the aggressive progression of PVD in the context of chronic smoking, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and the critical therapeutic decisions involved. It emphasizes the urgent need for early intervention and smoking cessation to prevent severe complications such as limb amputation. Key features include the pathophysiology of Buerger’s disease, its association with tobacco use, and the significant impact of timely medical management and lifestyle modifications on patient outcomes.
DOI: 10.22271/27080056.2024.v6.i2a.93
Pages: 28-30 | Views: 69 | Downloads: 26
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Dr. Keval R Dhone, Dr. Gaurang Aurangabadkar. Gangrenous manifestation of thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger’s disease) in a chronic smoker: A case report. J Case Rep Sci Images 2024;6(2):28-30. DOI: 10.22271/27080056.2024.v6.i2a.93
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