Thromboangiitis obliterans, commonly known as "Buerger's disease," is a type of abnormal reaction inflammation that occurs in the blood vessels. It leads to segmental narrowing and occlusion of medium and small arteries, causing the extremities to lose nutrition, resulting in ulcers and necrosis. It is a rather stubborn vascular disease, representing an inflammatory manifestation of the vessel walls itself and is unrelated to bacterial infections. High-risk groups for Buerger's disease include smokers (especially young and middle-aged men), individuals under mental stress, those with unbalanced nutrition, residents in cold and humid areas, and those with family genetic factors. The majority of cases occur in males aged 20-40, while it is rarely seen in females. It can be mainly divided into three phases: the initial local ischemia phase, the intermediate nutritional obstacle phase, and the later necrotic phase.
The pharmacological treatment for Buerger's disease includes Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), vasodilator drugs, antibiotics, and sedatives. Additionally, it includes drugs that reduce blood viscosity and inhibit platelet aggregation. Surgical treatments for Buerger's disease include sympathectomy, arterial reconstruction surgery, omentum transplantation, staged arterial flow diversion, interventional therapy, intra-arterial perfusion therapy, and stem cell transplantation therapy. Which treatment method is better between drug therapy and surgical treatment for Buerger's disease?
Based on over two decades of clinical experience summarized by Shanxi Yikang Vascularitis Hospital, surgical treatment for Buerger's disease is only aimed at addressing the ischemia caused by the disease, promoting and reconstructing limb arterial blood supply to improve or eliminate the consequences induced by ischemia. It is not advisable to rely on surgery as a direct or special treatment for Buerger's disease.
Many people believe that Buerger's disease is an incurable condition and will ultimately require amputation, which is incorrect. In the early stage of thromboangiitis obliterans, it is the stage of vascular damage. Timely administration of immunomodulatory therapy combined with TCM can yield good results. During the stable phase, long-term treatment for improving blood circulation is given. In the necrotic phase, timely detoxification and cooling of the blood are provided to alleviate toxin stimulation. Furthermore, lifelong non-smoking and standardized treatment, along with reasonable care and a positive mindset, can ensure normal living. Shanxi Yikang Vascularitis Hospital successfully employs this correct treatment method to ensure normal lives for many patients and preserve precious limbs for numerous others.
However, many Buerger's disease patients cannot find a specialized hospital with high technical expertise when they fall ill, leading to worsening conditions and even misdiagnosis. Shanxi Yikang Vascularitis Hospital is a highly effective specialized hospital and a blessing for Buerger's disease patients.
Drug treatment for Buerger's disease runs throughout the entire treatment process. Surgical treatment cannot fundamentally prevent the formation of thrombi and may even lead to secondary thrombosis, causing blockages again. Therefore, drug treatment is preferred for Buerger's disease. It is essential to choose conservative treatment combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine with joint administration of arterial and venous drugs, along with proper maintenance. This way, Buerger's disease can achieve the maximum level of recovery.
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