Clinical Study on Raynaud's Phenomenon.

Eun, Seok Chan; Roh, Tai Suk; Burm, Jin Sik; Oh, Suk Joon

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 1999;26(6):1160-1164.
Published online November 1, 1999.

Clinical Study on Raynaud's Phenomenon.

Seok Chan Eun, Tai Suk Roh, Jin Sik Burm, Suk Joon Oh

Abstract

Raynaud's phenomenon manifests as triphasic color change episodes of blanching, cyanosis, and reddening of the digits, induced by exposure to low temperature or emotional stress. It is a relatively common disorder, estimated to affect 5-10% of the general population and 20-30% of otherwise healthy women. Most cases of primary Raynaud's phenomenon also called Raynaud's disease, are mild and self-limited. Secondary Raynaud's phenomenon presents as a secondary manifestation of an underlying disease and are complicated by ulcerations and tissue necrosis. From March 1996 to August 1998, we experienced 4 patients with Raynaud's phenomenon. Two patients were diagnosed Raynaud's disease and the other two were secondary. Raynaud's disease responded to drug therapy and sympatetic ganglion block. Secondary Raynaud's syndrome was treated with vein graft and free tissue transfer. During postoperative follow-up of 33-49 months, both severity and symptomatic intervals were improved.