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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of the complications of Buerger's disease include debridement and dressing of the ulcers, wearing protective footwear to avoid injury and lack of healing thereafter, early detection and treatment of injuries in the extremities including the use of prophylactic antibiotics, wearing thick gloves and avoidance of cold weather, and finally, the use of vasoconstricting drugs must be avoided.
Secondary Prevention
- Effective measures for the secondary prevention of the complications of Buerger's disease include:[1][2]
- Debridement and dressing of the ulcers
- Wearing protective footwear to avoid injury and lack of healing thereafter
- Early detection and treatment of injuries in the extremities including the use of prophylactic antibiotics
- Using thick gloves and socks and avoidance of cold weather
- Vasoconstricting drugs must be avoided
References
- ↑ Cooper LT, Tse TS, Mikhail MA, McBane RD, Stanson AW, Ballman KV (December 2004). "Long-term survival and amputation risk in thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease)". J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. 44 (12): 2410–1. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2004.09.029. PMID 15607407.
- ↑ Ohta T, Ishioashi H, Hosaka M, Sugimoto I (January 2004). "Clinical and social consequences of Buerger disease". J. Vasc. Surg. 39 (1): 176–80. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2003.08.006. PMID 14718836.