title: Aneurysms of the palmar arch and a proper digital artery: case report and literature review.
abstract: The first reported case of multiple aneurysms of both the palmar arch and a proper digital artery is described. A palmar arch aneurysm was excised, and two end-to-end anastomoses were necessary to restore the blood flow. Microsurgical repair was the only possible treatment in this case. The authors believe that the vascular anatomy should always be restored as naturally as possible. No treatment was necessary for the more distal aneurysms.
authors.affiliation: Microsurgery Center Microsearch Foundation of Australia, Sydney Hospital Hand Unit.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lanzetta
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Fox
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply*; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D012039:Regional Blood Flow / Q000502:physiology