Achievement of Good Long-Term Control with Direct Oral Anticoagulant for Buerger’s Disease

The document reports a case of Buerger’s disease, a condition involving inflammation and clotting in the arteries and veins of the limbs, which was successfully managed using a direct oral anticoagulant. This disease typically affects adolescent males with a history of smoking, leading to ulcers and severe pain. While traditional treatments include smoking cessation and exercise therapy, there is no established standard treatment. The case highlights the potential of direct oral anticoagulants in achieving good long-term control of the disease symptoms.