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From Mary Kugler, R.N., for About.com

Buerger Disease

Sunday February 27, 2005
Buerger disease, also known as thromboangiitis obliterans, is an inflammatory disease that affects the arteries and veins of the arms and legs. Smoking both brings on Buerger disease and makes it worse.

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