[Hypothenar hammer syndrome].
The relatively rare Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome is presented and discussed, illustrated by two cases. Percutaneous blockage of the stellate ganglion is suggested in order to prevent the amputation of the affected finger or fingers.
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Abteilung für Allgemeine und Gefässchirurgie, Groot Ziekengasthuis, 's-Hertogenbosch, Niederlande.
Vermeer
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Idema
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Merrelaar
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D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013933:Thumb / Q000098:blood supply*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
Das Hypothenar-Hammer-Syndrom.