Use of duplex ultrasonography in the treatment of thromboangiitis obliterans with iloprost.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_A19DE073901E
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Use of duplex ultrasonography in the treatment of thromboangiitis obliterans with iloprost.
Journal
Dermatology
Author(s)
Noël B., Panizzon R.G.
ISSN
1018-8665 (Print)
ISSN-L
1018-8665
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2004
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
208
Number
3
Pages
238-240
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal Article
Abstract
We present a 34-year-old patient with digital necrosis due to thromboangiitis obliterans. He was successfully treated with iloprost, a prostaglandin analogue. Duplex ultrasonography was performed during the perfusion of iloprost to optimize the doses and the treatment duration. A complete revascularization was observed after 10 days. Iloprost perfusions were stopped, and a slow regression of the necroses was observed in the subsequent days. With the use of duplex ultrasonography, unnecessary high doses of iloprost and long periods of treatment can be avoided reducing side effects and treatment costs.
Keywords
Adult, Fingers/blood supply, Fingers/ultrasonography, Humans, Iloprost/administration & dosage, Infusions, Intravenous/methods, Male, Thromboangiitis Obliterans/drug therapy, Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex, Vasodilator Agents/administration & dosage
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Web of science
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