Remission of secondary Raynaud phenomenon using intra-arterial prostaglandin E1 infusion. A case report.

A man, aged 52 years, who had a secondary Raynaud phenomenon affecting the left hand and index finger had been treated unsuccessfully with intravenous prostaglandin E1 and amputation of the finger was proposed. He was given intra-arterial prostaglandin E1 for 10 days and amputation was not necessary. He recovered almost normal function of his hand and the improvement was maintained after 2 months.