Tromboangeítis obliterante
La tromboangeítis obliterante es un trastorno que conduce a la obstrucción de los vasos sanguíneos de las manos y de los pies. Los vasos sanguíneos se contraen o se obstruyen totalmente a causa de la inflamación y de los coágulos, lo cual reduce la irrigación sanguínea a los tejidos. Este trastorno afecta casi siempre a los hombres entre los 20 y 40 años con historia de fumadores o consumidores de tabaco.
Revision
Last reviewed 3/18/2011 by A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by Verimed Healthcare Network (11/5/2010).
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