Thromboangiitis obliterans is a disorder that leads to obstruction
of the blood vessels of the hands and feet. The blood vessels
become constricted or totally obstructed because of the
inflammation and clots which reduces the availability of blood to
the tissues. Thromboangiitis obliterans almost always affects men,
20 to 40 years old, who have a history of smoking or chewing
tobacco.
Review Date: 03/18/2011
Reviewed 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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