title: Axillo-axillary bypass for complications of an axillary arterial aneurysm: a case report.
abstract: A case of peripheral embolization from an axillary aneurysm is presented. This was successfully treated by thromboembolectomy, ligation of the axillary artery distal to the aneurysm and an axillo-axillary bypass graft. The patient has resumed full activity and his normal upper extremity pulses and pressures.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications*; D000792:Angiography; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000601:surgery; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D013348:Subclavian Artery