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A rare case of digital artery aneurysm
Zak Vinnicombe1, Max Little2, Alexi Nicola1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, St. Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, United Kingdom.
JPRAS Open
|March 12, 2020
Summary
True aneurysms of the hand arteries are rare. This case study details the surgical management of a common digital artery aneurysm, adding to limited literature on these vascular conditions.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Arterial Aneurysms
Background:
- True aneurysms of the hand arteries are exceptionally uncommon.
- Digital artery aneurysms present a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
Observation:
- A case of a 44-year-old gentleman with a true common digital artery aneurysm is presented.
- The patient underwent surgical management for the condition.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention was performed for a rare true common digital artery aneurysm.
- This case contributes to the limited existing literature.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare vascular pathologies in hand surgery.
- Provides insights into the presentation, investigation, and management of digital artery aneurysms.
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