Atherosclerosis of the forearm and hand.
Three patients were treated for severe atherosclerotic obstructive disease in the upper extremity. In all three, vein bypass grafts were placed from the forearm to the superficial palmar arch. The grafts have remained patent for the period of follow-up between 8 and 18 months, and significant palliation was achieved.
D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged