Vascular disorders of the hand: surgeons' perspective.
Vascular disorders of the upper extremity present a complex and challenging problem to the treating physician. The presentation is often subtle and the consequences of misdiagnosis or mistreatment can be severe. A thoughtful and through approach combining the history, physical findings, and use of appropriate diagnostic aids will provide the physician and patient with the greatest opportunity for a satisfactory outcome.
Levin
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Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Maxillofacial Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
Moore
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D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D017535:Ulnar Artery / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*