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Buerger's colour.

T Kimura1, S Yoshizaki, N Tsushima

  • 1Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan.

The British Journal of Surgery
|November 1, 1990
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Buerger's colour, a cyanosis in Buerger's disease, results from venous plexus issues. Incompetent venular tonus and valve regurgitation cause venous congestion, leading to this characteristic skin discoloration.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular biology
  • Dermatology
  • Medical diagnostics

Background:

  • Buerger's disease is characterized by cyanosis of extremities, termed 'Buerger's colour'.
  • This discoloration originates from the subpapillary venous plexus.
  • The underlying mechanisms require detailed investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the reactions of the subpapillary venous plexus in Buerger's disease.
  • To analyze the causes of 'Buerger's colour' using advanced imaging and spectrophotometry.

Main Methods:

  • Fractional blood volume analysis using visible light reflective spectrophotometry.
  • Capillary morphology investigation via intravital video-microscopy.
  • Study included 13 healthy individuals and 14 patients with Buerger's disease.

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Main Results:

  • Patients exhibited increased capillary loops, cyanotic color changes, and dilatation in nailbeds.
  • Evidence of venular tonus incompetence and regurgitation at venular valves was observed.
  • These findings correlate with the observed 'Buerger's colour'.

Conclusions:

  • 'Buerger's colour' is attributed to excessive venous blood congestion in the subpapillary venous plexus.
  • Venular incompetence and valve regurgitation are key mechanisms contributing to this condition.
  • Understanding these mechanisms aids in diagnosing and managing Buerger's disease.