Efficacy of bosentan in digital ischemic ulcers.
Ann Vasc Surg
; 24(5): 690.e1-4, 2010 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-20579585
ABSTRACT
Thromboangiitis obliterans (also known as Buerger's disease) is an inflammatory vascular disorder that affects small and medium-sized arteries and veins in the extremities. There is no specific treatment and the only effective intervention is absolute cessation of tobacco use. Endothelial dysfunction appears to be of relevance to this condition and a report has even found that high serum levels of endothelin correlate with the presence of necrosis. We report two cases of digital necrosis showing a very satisfactory response to treatment with bosentan, a dual endothelin receptor antagonist.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Úlcera Cutânea
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Sulfonamidas
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Tromboangiite Obliterante
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Vasodilatadores
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Dedos
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Isquemia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article