title: Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease).
abstract: Thromboangiitis Obliterans is a non-atherosclerotic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, which has a strong association with tobacco. We present current concepts on the pathophysiology and diagnosis, as well as a review in treatments.
authors.affiliation: Division of Vascular Surgery, Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia Hospital, Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, San José, Costa Rica.
authors.forename: Ignacio J
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Rivera-Chavarría
authors.affiliation: Division of Vascular Surgery, Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia Hospital, Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, San José, Costa Rica.
authors.forename: José D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Brenes-Gutiérrez
keywords: Buerger's disease; Thromboangiitis obliterans; Tobacco