True Brachial Artery Aneurysm: A Rarity
- Clarke, M.T.
- Waterland, P.W.
- Bahia, S.S.
- Asquith, J.R.
- Pherwani, A.D.
- Wong, J.C.L.
Publication date
April 2012
DOI Publisher
European Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Elsevier Ltd.Abstract
AbstractIntroductionBrachial artery aneurysms can occur secondary to trauma and previous arteriovenous fistulae. True brachial artery aneurysms are rare. We describe a case and review the limited literature.ReportA 71-year-old man was found to have a large, left-sided true brachial artery aneurysm causing ischaemic symptoms distally. He underwent a successful surgical repair using a reversed basilic vein interposition graft.DiscussionPrompt diagnosis and treatment of true brachial artery aneurysms are important to prevent hand ischaemia
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