Buergen's disease is an obstructive vascular disorder caused by segmental inflammation in the arteries and veins of the upper on lower extremities. It is also known as & thromboangitis obliterans (TAO) It results in thrombus formation & occlusion of the vessels.

2. Buergen's disease is an obstructive
vascular disorder caused by segmental
inflammation in the arteries and veins of
the upper on lower extremities.
It is also known as & thromboangitis
obliterans (TAO)
It results in thrombus formation &
occlusion of the vessels.

3. Age 20-40
Idiopathy
Cigarette smoking.

4. Pain in feet
Thromvophlebitis
Burning pain
Parasthesia may be develop
Ulceration & Gangrene occur

5. Local examination:
1. Change in color.
2. Signs of ischemia
3. Buerger's postural test.
4. Capillary filling time
5. Venous refilling

6. Blood test
Allen’s test
Angiogram

7. stop smoking.
vasodilators, thrombolytic & anticoagulant
Intermittent compression.
vascular Surgery
Exposure of affected areas to heat on cold
should be avoided.
Amputation, if infection on gangrene
occurs.