Thromboangiitis obliterans is an inflammatory disease possibly resulting from cigarette smoking as a primary etiologic factor, perhaps as a delayed type of hypersensitivity or toxic angiitis. As little is known about the pathogenesis of the disease, we aimed to determine novel antigens that might be responsible from the local inflammatory reactions and structural changes observed in this diseas...

In today's world, smoking is very common, and it is considered as a status symbol. Use of different kinds of tobacco in cigarettes and cigars is becoming a fashion. But most people are unaware of how critical this is for the development of cancerous ulcers. Almost five out of every 10 patients of Buerger's syndrome are smokers. Buerger tried to find the root cause of this particular problem. He...

Within recent years serious attempts have been made to classify and differentiate the various forms of peripheral arterial disease and to clarify the confusion thatexisted in regard to the terminology and pathology of these conditions. In accordance with the opinions of modern workers, Dr. Samuels has given a simple classification: there are two main forms of peripheral arterial disturbance?(1)...

Background: Thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) is a vasculopathy involving small and intermediate vessels of extremities with various medical surgical treatment strategies. Objectives: This cohort study aimed to compare the outcomes interventions in patients TAO. Methods: Patients definite diagnosis TAO were enrolled evaluated on first day, as well three six months follow-up visits. A total 70 fo...