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Summary
This case report details the first instance of a false aneurysm in the thumb's digital artery. It highlights the rarity of such digital artery injuries despite common exposure to sharp tools.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Trauma Medicine
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- False aneurysms, or pseudoaneurysms, are abnormal arterial dilatations resulting from vascular injury.
- Digital arteries in the hand are susceptible to trauma, yet false aneurysm formation is infrequently reported.
- Previous literature lacks documentation of false aneurysms specifically involving the thumb's digital artery.