Bilateral humeral artery aneurysm as a cause of digital ischaemia

Acta Chir Belg. 2008 Nov-Dec;108(6):750-2. doi: 10.1080/00015458.2008.11680330.

Abstract

Bilateral humeral artery aneurysm is a very rare condition. Simultaneous bilateral complication of these aneurysms makes it even more unusual. We present a case of a 44-year-old man with bilateral digital ischaemia as a complication of a bilateral humeral artery aneurysm. Anamnestic, clinical and per-operative findings led to several hypotheses. A venous bypass graft was done to exclude both aneurysms and to arrest the embolisation into the digital arteries.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm / complications*
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Fingers / blood supply*
  • Humans
  • Humerus / blood supply*
  • Humerus / surgery
  • Ischemia / etiology*
  • Male