[Ergotamine-induced disorders of the peripheral blood circulation--a case report].

Abstract

Ergotism with severe arterial circulatory disorders, sometimes leading to amputation of the leg, is a severe complication following application of drugs containing ergotamine. Often the diagnosis is made by the typical angiographic findings. The history, clinical course and a new treatment in a very severe case is reported.

• Authors: A Creutzig, K Kamin, J Flöge, M Wannske, K Alexander, H H Wagner
• Journal: Rontgen-Blatter; Zeitschrift fur Rontgen-Technik und medizinisch-wissenschaftliche Photographie (Rontgenblatter) Vol. 38 Issue 6 Pg. 193-5 (Jun 1985) ISSN: 0300-8592 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Ergotamininduzierte periphere Durchblutungsstörungen--Ein Fallbericht.
• PMID: 4023577 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Dihydroergotamine

Topics

• Adult
• Dihydroergotamine (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Ischemia (chemically induced)
• Leg (blood supply)
• Migraine Disorders (drug therapy)