We investigated the expression and effects of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) in rat thromboangiitis obliterans (TO). Rats were divided into sham and model groups. The model group was further divided into groups based on observation duration. Lauric acid was injected below an artery clamp to
Thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) is a recurrent, inflammatory, segmental occlusive disease of distal limb arteries which may involve veins as well. Young smokers are predisposed to TAO. The intestinal vessels are rarely affected. We report the clinical, angiographic and histologic findings of a
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