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==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ||
===Complications=== | ===Complications=== | ||
The disease might | The disease might complicate like: | ||
* Amputation | * Amputation | ||
* Gangrene (tissue death) | * Gangrene (tissue death) | ||
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===Prognosis=== | ===Prognosis=== | ||
Amputation is common and more severe in patients who continue to use tobacco. It often leads to vascular insufficiency. Buerger's is rarely immediately fatal, but rather a life shortening disease.Prognosis of Buerger's disease varies from person to person, depending on: | Amputation is common and more severe in patients who continue to use tobacco. It often leads to vascular insufficiency. Buerger's is rarely immediately fatal, but rather a life shortening disease.Prognosis of Buerger's disease varies from person to person, depending on: | ||
*The patient's life-style | |||
*The severity of the damaged vessels. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Complications
The disease might complicate like:
- Amputation
- Gangrene (tissue death)
- Loss of circulation beyond the affected hand or foot
Prognosis
Amputation is common and more severe in patients who continue to use tobacco. It often leads to vascular insufficiency. Buerger's is rarely immediately fatal, but rather a life shortening disease.Prognosis of Buerger's disease varies from person to person, depending on:
- The patient's life-style
- The severity of the damaged vessels.