thromboangiitis obliterans

Thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger disease (English ; German pronunciation: [/byːɐ̯gəɐ̯/]), is a recurring progressive inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of small and medium arteries and veins of the hands and feet. It is strongly associated with use of tobacco products, primarily from smoking, but is also associated with smokeless tobacco.

There is a recurrent acute and chronic inflammation and thrombosis of arteries and veins of the hands and feet. The main symptom is pain in ...