title: [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.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004087:Dihydroergotamine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D004087:Dihydroergotamine
vernacular_title: Ergotamininduzierte periphere Durchblutungsstörungen--Ein Fallbericht.