Remission of secondary Raynaud phenomenon using intra-arterial prostaglandin E1 infusion. A case report.
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.
Seemann
J
J
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Neukölln, Berlin, Germany.
Scholz
J
J
Sielwicz
M
M
D000527:Alprostadil / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000792:Angiography; D001916:Brachial Artery; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000527:Alprostadil