Thromboangiitis Obliterans

Category: Cardiovascular / Peripheral Artery Disease

Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) is a rare inflammatory disease of small and medium-sized arteries and veins, primarily in the arms and legs, leading to blood clots and tissue damage.

Global Prevalence

Rare, with declining incidence, estimated at 0.5-12.6 cases per 100,000 population, predominantly affecting young male smokers (Source: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2012).

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