title: Acute Ischemia of the Upper Extremity.
abstract: Ischemia of the upper extremity is uncommon but can be seen with open or closed trauma. Those dealing with traumatic injury of the upper extremity should be conversant with techniques of vascular surgery and microsurgery to address these injuries when they occur. Closed injury can occur as well, and at times these are best managed nonoperatively. This article discusses the management of both in the acute setting.
authors.affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 6701 Fannin, Suite 610, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: wcpeders@texaschildrens.org.
authors.forename: William C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Pederson
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000293:injuries*; D057772:Vascular System Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Hand; Ischemia; Thrombosis; Trauma; Vascular