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New Indian Journal of Surgery

Volume  7, Issue 2, May-Aug 2016, Pages 117-120
 

Original Article

Symptoms and Signs of Buerger’s Disease: Clinical Study

Sagar Mugadur*, B. Shivakumar Naik**

*Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Bangalore. **Senior Resident, Department of Surgery, BMCRI, Bangalore.

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DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.7216.6

Abstract

 Introduction: The aetiology of the disease again is not known till today. Despite many efforts and studies, the aetiology remains obscure. But one advantage of such a vast study done in this field to find out its cause is the emergence of a body of knowledge regarding various factors that contribute towards worsening or lessening the severity of the disease. Methodology: The method of the study consisted of taking a good clinical history in a chronological order as soon as the patient was admitted. A thorough clinical examination was carried out personally to find out and establish clinically first, the presence of vascular obstruction. Detailed vascular system examination was done as per the proforma provided and blood pressure measured to rule out hypertension. Results: claudication was the commonest presentation seen in 32 patients (64%). Among them calf claudication is seen in 20 patients (40%) and foot claudication seen in 12 patients (24%). Rest pain is seen in 18 patients (36%). Ulceration is seen in 9 patients (18%). Gangrene was seen in 24 patients (48%). Superficial thrombophlebitis is seen in 1patient (2%). Conclusion: Majority of patients were in age group 41-50 years.Lower socio-economic strata are commonly involved with Buerger’s disease.

Keywords: Buerger’s Disease; Claudication; Smoking.


Corresponding Author : Sagar Mugadur*