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[Superficial ulnar artery: Case report]
M Bondaz1, J C Lepivert1, C Majoufre-Lefebvre1
1Service de chirurgie maxillo-faciale, centre François-Xavier-Michelet, centre hospitalier universitaire, place Amélie-Raba-Léon, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
Anatomical variations of upper limb arteries, like the superficial ulnar artery, are common. Awareness is crucial for safe surgical procedures and flap harvesting, minimizing patient complications.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Vascular Surgery
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Anatomical variations of upper limb arteries are frequent and require thorough understanding for safe surgical interventions.
- Knowledge of these variations is essential to minimize surgical morbidity and optimize reconstructive procedures.
Observation:
- The superficial ulnar artery is the second most common arterial variation in the upper limb, following radial artery origin variations.
- This variation was identified intraoperatively during a radial forearm free flap harvest.
Findings:
- The study presents a case of a superficial ulnar artery discovered during surgery.
- A review of cases was conducted to determine the frequency of this anatomical variation and compare it with existing literature.
Implications:
- Identifying the superficial ulnar artery can modify reconstructive surgical techniques, particularly when selecting this vessel for forearm free flaps.
- Awareness of this arterial variation is critical for surgeons to ensure procedural safety and efficacy in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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