J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.  1999 Nov;26(6):1160-1164.

Clinical Study on Raynaud's Phenomenon

• Eun SC
• Roh TS
• Burm JS
• Oh SJ

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.

MeSH Terms

Cyanosis
Drug Therapy
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Ganglion Cysts
Humans
Necrosis
Raynaud Disease
Stress, Psychological
Transplants
Ulcer
Veins