[Unusual mechanism of the onset of a brachial artery aneurysm--a case review]

Rozhl Chir. 2006 May;85(5):223-5.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

The authors present the case report of a 78-years-old man who was admitted to our clinic with the diagnosis of acute recurrent upper limb ischemia. The cause was rather rare diagnosis of a brachial artery aneurysm. The etiology of the aneurysm was interesting--70 years using of a arm-pit crutch.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Arm / blood supply
  • Brachial Artery*
  • Crutches / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / etiology
  • Male