Remission of secondary Raynaud phenomenon using intra-arterial prostaglandin E1 infusion. A case report.

Abstract

A man, aged 52 years, who had a secondary Raynaud phenomenon affecting the left hand and index finger had been treated unsuccessfully with intravenous prostaglandin E1 and amputation of the finger was proposed. He was given intra-arterial prostaglandin E1 for 10 days and amputation was not necessary. He recovered almost normal function of his hand and the improvement was maintained after 2 months.

• Authors: J Seemann, J Scholz, M Sielwicz
• Journal: International orthopaedics (Int Orthop) Vol. 18 Issue 6 Pg. 372-4 ( 1994) ISSN: 0341-2695 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 7698870 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Alprostadil

Topics

• Alprostadil (administration & dosage)
• Angiography
• Brachial Artery
• Hand (blood supply)
• Humans
• Infusions, Intra-Arterial
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Raynaud Disease (diagnostic imaging, drug therapy)