[Blue toe syndrome after coronary artery bypass grafting].
We report three cases of blue toe syndrome (BTS) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). All patients were cyanotic and exhibited painful toes two to four weeks after CABG. They were treated with antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents, and one patient underwent replacement of the abdominal aorta. Thus, BTS may occur after CABG with coronary angiography, extra-corporeal circulation or intraaortic balloon pumping. For the treatment of BTS, surgery remains the most effective option.
Fukushima
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Department of Surgery, Miyazaki Medical Association Hospital, Miyazaki, Japan.
Yoshioka
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Niina
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Onitsuka
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D000368:Aged; D018438:Blue Toe Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications