📋Overview
Thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger disease, is a rare inflammatory vascular condition that primarily affects small and medium-sized arteries and veins of the extremities. It is characterized by segmental inflammation and thrombosis leading to vessel occlusion and tissue ischemia. The modern preferred term is Buerger disease.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0040021Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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