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Rev. cuba. med. mil ; 50(4)dic. 2021.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1408765

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RESUMEN Introducción: Los traumas de tórax con lesiones vasculares asociadas, empeoran el pronóstico de los pacientes debido a la hemorragia. El 80 % de todos los traumas vasculares afectan las extremidades y el 30 % se localizan en los miembros superiores. Poder utilizar los propios tejidos del paciente para su reparación, es una alternativa de tratamiento viable, y en ocasiones la única posible. Objetivo: Presentar un paciente con trauma de tórax, con lesiones vasculares, en quien se utilizó la vena safena para restaurar el daño en la arteria axilar y la técnica de tractotomía, por hemotórax masivo con lesión del parénquima pulmonar. Caso clínico: Paciente masculino de 32 años, con herida causada por arma de fuego a nivel del hombro y hemitórax derecho, que ocasionó lesión de arteria axilar derecha y hemotórax masivo. Se realizó toracotomía con tractotomía a nivel del lóbulo superior derecho y ligadura de la arteria intercostal; y se exploró la región axilar derecha para reparar el daño vascular. Conclusiones: Para tratar el traumatismo torácico penetrante con lesión pulmonar sangrante, se debe realizar una tractotomía pulmonar y hemostasia, para evitar los hematomas intraparenquimatosos. Ante una lesión de arteria axilar irreparable, la vena safena es una alternativa viable para su restauración y lograr la vitalidad de la extremidad.


ABSTRACT Introduction: Chest traumas with associated vascular lesions worsen the prognosis of patients due to hemorrhage. 80 % of all vascular traumas affect the extremities and 30 % are located in the upper limbs. Being able to use the patient's own tissues for repair is a viable treatment alternative, and sometimes the only possible one. Objective: To present a patient with chest trauma with vascular lesions, where the saphenous vein was used to restore the damage in the axillary artery and the tractotomy technique for massive hemothorax with lesion of the lung parenchyma. Clinical case: 32-year-old male patient with a gunshot wound to the shoulder and right hemithorax, which caused injury to the right axillary artery and massive hemothorax. A thoracotomy with tractotomy was performed at the level of the right upper lobe and ligation of the intercostal artery; and the right axillary region was explored to repair vascular damage. Conclusions: To treat penetrating chest trauma with bleeding lung injury, a pulmonary tractotomy and hemostasis should be performed to avoid intraparenchymal hematomas. Faced with an irreparable axillary artery injury, the saphenous vein is a viable alternative for its restoration and to achieve the vitality of the limb.

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Colomb. med ; 52(2): e4074735, Apr.-June 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1249646

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Abstract Peripheral vascular injuries are uncommon in civilian trauma but can threaten the patient's life or the viability of the limb. The definitive control of the vascular injury represents a surgical challenge, especially if the patient is hemodynamically unstable. This article proposes the management of peripheral vascular trauma following damage control surgery principles. It is essential to rapidly identify vascular injury signs and perform temporary bleeding control maneuvers. The surgical approaches according to the anatomical injured region should be selected. We propose two novel approaches to access the axillary and popliteal zones. The priority should be to reestablish limb perfusion via primary repair or damage control techniques (vascular shunt or endovascular approach). Major vascular surgeries should be managed post-operatively in the intensive care unit, which will allow correction of physiological derangement and identification of those developing compartmental syndrome. All permanent or temporary vascular procedures should be followed by a definitive repair within the first 8 hours. An early diagnosis and opportune intervention are fundamental to preserve the function and perfusion of the extremity.


Resumen El trauma vascular periférico no es común en el contexto civil, pero representa una amenaza para la vida del paciente o de la extremidad. El control definitivo de la lesión vascular representa un desafío quirúrgico, especialmente en pacientes con inestabilidad hemodinámica. Este artículo describe la propuesta de manejo del trauma vascular periférico de acuerdo con los principios de la cirugía de control de daños. Se debe identificar los signos sugestivos de lesión vascular y realizar oportunamente maniobras temporales para el control del sangrado. Se debe elegir el abordaje quirúrgico dependiendo del área anatómica lesionada. Se proponen dos nuevas incisiones para acceder a la región axilar y poplítea. La prioridad es restablecer la perfusión de la extremidad mediante el reparo primario o técnicas de control de daños (shunt vascular o abordaje endovascular). Los pacientes sometidos a cirugías vasculares mayores deben ser manejados postoperatoriamente en la unidad de cuidados intensivos para corregir las alteraciones fisiológicas e identificar aquellos que desarrollen un síndrome compartimental. Todos los procedimientos vasculares permanentes o temporales deben contar con un reparo definitivo en las primeras 8 horas. El diagnóstico temprano e intervención oportuna son fundamentales para salvaguardar la perfusión y funcionalidad de la extremidad.

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Colomb. med ; 52(2): e4074735, Apr.-June 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1339731

ABSTRACT

Abstract Peripheral vascular injuries are uncommon in civilian trauma but can threaten the patient's life or the viability of the limb. The definitive control of the vascular injury represents a surgical challenge, especially if the patient is hemodynamically unstable. This article proposes the management of peripheral vascular trauma following damage control surgery principles. It is essential to rapidly identify vascular injury signs and perform temporary bleeding control maneuvers. The surgical approaches according to the anatomical injured region should be selected. We propose two novel approaches to access the axillary and popliteal zones. The priority should be to reestablish limb perfusion via primary repair or damage control techniques (vascular shunt or endovascular approach). Major vascular surgeries should be managed post-operatively in the intensive care unit, which will allow correction of physiological derangement and identification of those developing compartmental syndrome. All permanent or temporary vascular procedures should be followed by a definitive repair within the first 8 hours. An early diagnosis and opportune intervention are fundamental to preserve the function and perfusion of the extremity.


Resumen El trauma vascular periférico no es común en el contexto civil, pero representa una amenaza para la vida del paciente o de la extremidad. El control definitivo de la lesión vascular representa un desafío quirúrgico, especialmente en pacientes con inestabilidad hemodinámica. Este artículo describe la propuesta de manejo del trauma vascular periférico de acuerdo con los principios de la cirugía de control de daños. Se debe identificar los signos sugestivos de lesión vascular y realizar oportunamente maniobras temporales para el control del sangrado. Se debe elegir el abordaje quirúrgico dependiendo del área anatómica lesionada. Se proponen dos nuevas incisiones para acceder a la región axilar y poplítea. La prioridad es restablecer la perfusión de la extremidad mediante el reparo primario o técnicas de control de daños (shunt vascular o abordaje endovascular). Los pacientes sometidos a cirugías vasculares mayores deben ser manejados postoperatoriamente en la unidad de cuidados intensivos para corregir las alteraciones fisiológicas e identificar aquellos que desarrollen un síndrome compartimental. Todos los procedimientos vasculares permanentes o temporales deben contar con un reparo definitivo en las primeras 8 horas. El diagnóstico temprano e intervención oportuna son fundamentales para salvaguardar la perfusión y funcionalidad de la extremidad.

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J. vasc. bras ; 20: e20210008, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1279376

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Abstract Background Variations in the upper limb arterial pattern are commonplace and necessitate complete familiarity for successful surgical and interventional procedures. Variance in the vascular tree may involve any part of the axis artery of the upper limb, including the axillary artery and brachial artery or its branches, in the form of radial and ulnar arteries, which eventually supply the hand via anastomosing arches. Objectives To study the peculiarities of the arterial pattern of the upper limb and to correlate them with embryological development. Methods The entire arterial branching of forty-two upper limbs of formalin fixed adult human cadavers was examined during routine dissection for educational purposes, conducted over a 3-year period in the Department of Anatomy, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi. Results The study found: 1) One case in which a common trunk arose from the third part of the axillary artery, which immediately splayed into four branches (2.4%); 2) High division of the brachial artery into ulnar and radial arteries, in 3 cases (7.1%); 3) Pentafurcation of the brachial artery into ulnar, interosseus, radial, and radial recurrent arteries and a muscular twig to the brachioradialis in 1/42 cases (2.4%); 4) Incomplete Superficial Palmar arch in 3/42 cases (7.1%); and 5) Presence of a median artery in 2/42 case(4.8%) Conclusions This study observed and described the varied arterial patterns of the upper limb and identified the various anomalous patterns, supplementing the surgeon's armamentarium in various surgical procedures, thereby helping to prevent complications or failures of reconstructive surgeries, bypass angiography, and many similar procedures.


Resumo Contexto As variações no padrão arterial dos membros superiores são comuns e, assim, necessitam de total familiaridade para que os procedimentos cirúrgicos e de intervenção sejam bem-sucedidos. A variância na árvore vascular pode envolver qualquer parte da artéria axial dos membros superiores, incluindo a artéria axilar, a artéria braquial ou os seus ramos, na forma das artérias radial e ulnar, as quais, em algum momento, suprem as mãos através dos arcos anastomosados. Objetivos Avaliar as peculiaridades do padrão arterial dos membros superiores e correlacioná-las ao desenvolvimento embriológico. Métodos Foram examinados os ramos arteriais completos de 42 membros superiores de cadáveres adultos conservados em formalina, os quais eram rotineiramente dissecados para fins educacionais durante 3 anos no Departamento de Anatomia Lady Hardinge Medical College, Nova Delhi. Resultados O estudo apresentou cinco desfechos. 1. Foi constatado um caso em que um tronco comum surgiu da terceira parte da artéria axilar que imediatamente se disseminou em quatro ramos (2,4%). 2. Houve divisão maior da artéria braquial em artérias ulnar e radial em três casos (7,1%). 3. Em um caso, ocorreu pentafurcação da artéria braquial em ulnar, interóssea, radial, radial recorrente e de um galho muscular em braquiorradial (2,4%). 4. Foi constatado arco palmar superficial incompleto em três dos 42 casos (7,1%). 5. Foi observada a presença da artéria mediana em 2 dos 42 casos (4,8%). Conclusões Este estudo compreende o padrão arterial do membro superior e identifica os diversos padrões anômalos para agregar ao arsenal terapêutico de cirurgiões para diversos procedimentos cirúrgicos, com o objetivo de combater quaisquer complicações ou falhas de cirurgias reconstrutivas, de angiografias de cirurgias de revascularização e muitas outras.


Subject(s)
Humans , Axillary Artery/anatomy & histology , Brachial Artery/anatomy & histology , Anatomic Variation , Axillary Artery/embryology , Brachial Artery/embryology , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Upper Extremity/anatomy & histology , Upper Extremity/embryology
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Colomb. med ; 51(3): e504386, July-Sept. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1142824

ABSTRACT

Abstract Case Description: A 24-year-old male suffers from a motor vehicle accident with penetrating neck trauma and concomitant closed left cervicothoracic trauma. Clinical Findings: High impact trauma causing hypovolemic shock, left zone I penetrating neck trauma, ischemia due to blunt trauma to the axillary vessels, and brachial plexus injury. Transection of the vertebral artery on angiotomography. Diagnosed with scapulothoracic dissociation and vertebral artery trauma. Treatment and outcome: Axillary arteriovenous reconstruction, fasciotomies, non-surgical approach of the vertebral artery trauma, and deferred treatment of the brachial plexus trauma were performed. Survival of the patient and his limb, with major neurologic sequelae Clinical Relevance: The case presented here is an example of scapulothoracic dissociation with associated trauma to the vertebral artery, injuries that are uncommon and associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early recognition of the injuries and a multidisciplinary approach for this complex case by surgical board reviews at various levels within the course of care were key determinants in the patient's improved prognosis. This case report presents an analysis of the diagnostics, treatment, and course; considering in-hospital care and the decision-making process as determinants for the prognosis in a polytrauma patient.


Resumen Descripción del caso: Varón de 24 años que sufre accidente automovilístico con trauma penetrante de cuello y trauma cerrado cervico torácico izquierdo concomitante. Hallazgos clínicos: Shock hipovolémico, trauma en zona I cuello izquierdo, isquemia por trauma cerrado de vasos axilares y lesión por trauma cerrado del plexo braquial; producto de trauma de alto impacto. Sección de arteria vertebral por angiotomografia. Se diagnostica disociación escapulo-torácica y trauma de arteria vertebral. Tratamiento y resultado: Reconstrucción vascular arterio-venosa axilar, fasciotomías y abordaje no operatorio del trauma de arteria vertebral, con manejo diferido del trauma del plexo braquial. Sobrevida del paciente y su extremidad, con secuelas neurológicas mayores. Relevancia clínica: Es un caso de disociación escapulotorácica y lesión de arteria vertebral concomitante, siendo esta una asociación infrecuente y de alta morbi-mortalidad. El reconocimiento temprano de las lesiones y un abordaje multidisciplinario de este escenario de complejidad por medio de juntas quirúrgicas en varios niveles del proceso de atención, fueron determinantes para cambiar el pronóstico del paciente. Se presenta un análisis del diagnóstico, manejo y evolución; considerando el proceso de atención hospitalaria, toma consensuada de decisiones y el pronóstico en un paciente politraumatizado.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Young Adult , Vertebral Artery/injuries , Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications , Wounds, Penetrating/complications , Neck Injuries/etiology , Shoulder Injuries/etiology , Scapula/injuries , Shoulder Dislocation/etiology , Accidents, Traffic
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Int. j. morphol ; 37(3): 1046-1048, Sept. 2019. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1012394

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY: The suprascapular artery (SSA) has been identified to be of clinical relevance to clavicular fracture, suprascapular neuropathy and surgical intervention of shoulder. Thus its origin and course have been intensively studied. In this case, we found a unilateral variation of the suprascapular artery, originating from the 1st segment of axillary artery, and sequentially penetrating the upper trunk of brachial plexus, passing through the suprascapular notch under the superior transverse scapular ligament. This case will be helpful to clinical management in cervical and shoulder region.


RESUMEN: Se ha identificado que la arteria supraescapular (ASS) tiene relevancia clínica en la fractura clavicular, la neuropatía supraescapular y la intervención quirúrgica del hombro. En consecuencia, su origen y su curso han sido ampliamente estudiados. En este caso, encontramos una variación unilateral de la arteria supraescapular, originada en el primer segmento de la arteria axilar, y que penetraba secuencialmente en el tronco superior del plexo braquial, pasando a través de la incisura supraescapular debajo del ligamento escapular transverso superior. Este caso será útil para el manejo clínico en la región cervical y del hombro.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Arteries/abnormalities , Scapula/blood supply , Shoulder/blood supply , Axillary Artery/abnormalities , Anatomic Variation
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Rev. chil. cir ; 70(4): 362-366, ago. 2018. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-959397

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Presentar un caso clínico y discutir el manejo del trauma de arteria axilar y revisar la literatura actual. Caso Clínico: se presenta el caso de un paciente con lesión de arteria axilar, que es traído en shock hipovolémico al Servicio de Emergencias de nuestro hospital. En pabellón, se aprecia sección incompleta de la segunda porción de la arteria axilar. Se controla y repara con anastomosis primaria término-terminal. En su posoperatorio evoluciona de forma satisfactoria. Discusión: El manejo del trauma vascular debe ser metódico y multidisciplinario. Los signos duros de trauma vascular son indicación de exploración quirúrgica inmediata. Los pacientes con signos blandos pueden complementarse con imágenes. En una sección incompleta de arteria axilar, la anastomosis término-terminal ha mostrado buenos resultados. Conclusiones: las lesiones de arteria axilar en el contexto de traumas son infrecuentes. Su manejo necesita de un alto índice de sospecha, un enfoque multidisciplinario y un acceso quirúrgico adecuado al contexto.


Objective: To present a clinical case and discuss the management of axillary artery trauma and to review current literature. Clinical case: Male patient with axillary artery injury, who is brought in hypovolemic shock to the Emergency Department. Surgical findings demonstrated an incomplete section of the second portion of the axillary artery which was repaired with primary end-to-end anastomosis. Postoperatively, the patient evolves without pain and is discharged. Discussion: The management of vascular trauma should be methodical and multidisciplinary. Hard signs of vascular trauma mandate immediate surgical exploration. Patients with soft signs may need further evaluation with images. In an incomplete section of the axillary artery the end-to-end anastomosis has shown good results. Conclusions: Axillary artery lesions in the context of trauma are infrequent. Its management requires a high index of suspicion, a multidisciplinary approach and adequate surgical access.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Axillary Artery/surgery , Axillary Artery/injuries , Vascular Surgical Procedures/methods , Wounds, Stab/surgery , Blood Vessels/injuries , Anastomosis, Surgical/methods
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J. vasc. bras ; 17(1): 61-65, jan.-mar. 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-894154

ABSTRACT

Abstract The suprascapular artery is normally a branch of the thyrocervical trunk of the subclavian artery. During dissection of the left upper limb of a female cadaver, aged 70 years and fixed in 10% formalin solution, the suprascapular artery was observed aberrantly arising from the first part of the axillary artery. Later, it coursed obliquely behind the clavicle bone and brachial plexus to reach the suprascapular notch, where it was accompanied by the suprascapular nerve. Then, both suprascapular nerve and artery anomalously traversed beneath the transverse scapular ligament. It then irrigated the supraspinatus muscles and took part in the anastomosis around the scapula. On the contralateral side there was no abnormality. Variations in the origin and course of suprascapular artery are of immense value to orthopedic and vascular surgeons, angiographists, and anatomists.


Resumo A artéria supraescapular normalmente se apresenta como um ramo do tronco tireocervical da artéria subclávia. Durante a dissecção do membro superior esquerdo de um cadáver do sexo feminino com idade de 70 anos fixado em solução de formol 10%, observou-se que a artéria supraescapular tinha origem aberrante na primeira parte da artéria axilar. Mais adiante, a artéria cursava obliquamente por trás da clavícula e plexo braquial até atingir a incisura supraescapular, onde era acompanhada pelo nervo supraescapular. A partir daí, tanto o nervo quanto a artéria supraescapulares atravessavam de forma anômala por baixo do ligamento transverso da escápula. Neste ponto, irrigavam os músculos supraespinhosos e faziam parte da anastomose em torno da escápula. No lado contralateral, não havia anormalidade. Variações na origem e percurso da artéria supraescapular são de grande valor para cirurgiões ortopédicos e vasculares, angiografistas e anatomistas.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Subclavian Artery/anatomy & histology , Axillary Artery/anatomy & histology , Anatomic Variation , Scapula/anatomy & histology , Scapula/blood supply
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 52(4): 491-495, July-Aug. 2017. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-899171

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Lesions of the axillary artery and consequent compression of the brachial plexus are extremely rare in patients with glenohumeral dislocation and may have greatly varying clinical manifestations. This joint is one of the most affected by dislocation in the human body, accounting for approximately 45% of cases. Less than 1% of patients with shoulder dislocation have vascular complications; however, when there is damage in the axillary artery, the incidence of associated brachial plexus injury is 27% to 44%. The authors report on a case of brachial plexus compression by an axillary artery pseudoaneurysm after a glenohumeral dislocation, aiming to highlight the existence of this association, in order to make an early diagnosis and avoid serious complications, such as neurologic injury.


RESUMO As lesões de artéria axilar e consequente compressão de plexo braquial são extremamente raras em pacientes com luxação de glenoumeral e podem ter manifestações clínicas bastante variadas. Essa articulação é uma das mais acometidas por luxação do corpo humano, representando cerca de 45% dos casos. Menos de 1% dos pacientes com luxação de ombro apresentam complicações vasculares; no entanto, quando há lesão da artéria axilar, a incidência de lesão de plexo braquial associada é de 27% a 44%. Relatamos um caso de compressão do plexo braquial por um pseudoaneurisma de artéria axilar após uma luxação glenoumeral. O objetivo é lembrar a existência dessa associação, a fim de diagnosticá-la precocemente e evitar complicações graves, como a lesão neurológica.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Aneurysm, False , Axillary Artery , Brachial Plexus/injuries , Shoulder Dislocation
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Int. j. morphol ; 34(1): 149-152, Mar. 2016. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-780488

ABSTRACT

Arterial variations in the upper limbs can cause iatrogenic injury during invasive procedures. During educational dissection of countered uncommon branching patterns of the axillary artery which have not yet been reported yet, to our knowledge. First, the second part of the axillary artery was divided into three trunks. The lateral trunk ran downward as a superficial brachioradial artery. The medial trunk raised the lateral thoracic artery, and was divided into the subscapular artery and the posterior circumflex humeral artery. The intermediate trunk branched off the anterior circumflex humeral artery as expected for an axillary artery. Second, in the other cadaver, we found a common trunk containing the thoracoacromial artery and a bulk artery dividing into three branches, the subscapular, posterior circumflex humeral, and lateral thoracic arteries. Taken together, we discuss the clinical implications and possible developmental origins of variations in the axillary artery branching and course.


Las variaciones arteriales en los miembros superiores pueden causar lesiones iatrogénicas al realizarse procedimientos invasivos. Durante una disección de rutina de los patrones de ramificación de la arteria axilar, se encontró una disposición aún no informada. En primer lugar, la segunda porción de la arteria axilar se presentó dividida en tres troncos. El tronco lateral se desplazó hacia abajo como una arteria braquiorradial superficial (arteria radial originándose de la arteria axilar). El tronco medial dio origen a la arteria torácica lateral, y se dividió en arteria subescapular y arteria circunfleja humeral posterior. El tronco intermedio dio origen a la arteria circunfleja humeral anterior como se espera para una arteria axilar. En un segundo cadáver, encontramos un tronco común entre la arteria toracoacromial y una arteria de mayor tamaño que se dividió en tres arterias: subescapular, circunfleja humeral posterior y torácica lateral. Consideradas estas variaciones arteriales en conjunto, se discuten las implicaciones clínicas y posibles orígenes del desarrollo de las variaciones en la ramificación de la arteria axilar y su trayecto.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Anatomic Variation , Axillary Artery/abnormalities , Upper Extremity/blood supply , Cadaver
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Int. j. med. surg. sci. (Print) ; 3(1): 811-817, 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-790609

ABSTRACT

Las variaciones arteriales del miembro superior tienen su justificación en el origen embriológico. El nacimiento de la arteria radial por proximal a la interlínea articular del codo es una de las variaciones anatómicas más frecuentes y su importancia radica en el aumento de los procedimientos percutáneos sobre la arteria radial en cateterismos coronarios y en el cada vez más utilizado colgajo radial en las cirugías reconstructivas. Su trayecto superficial favorece los traumatismos y la posibilidad de confusión con las venas puede ocasionar la realización de inyecciones medicamentosas accidentales en estas arterias con sus graves consecuencias. El conocimiento de las variaciones arteriales del miembro superior, y en especial de la arteria radial presentada en esta investigación, es fundamental al momento de planear abordajes clínicos y quirúrgicos que los involucre.


The upper limb arterial variations are justified by the embryological origin of all the limb. The birth of the radial artery above the joint line of the elbow is one of the most frequent anomalies and its importance is increasing in percutaneous procedures on the radial artery, in coronary catheterizations and the increasingly used of the ra- dial flap in reconstructive surgery. Its superficial way favors injuries and the possibility of confusion with veins that can cause accidental drug performing injections in these arteries with serious consequences. Knowledge of arterial variations of the upper limb, especially the radial artery presented in this research, is essential when planning clinical and surgical approaches that involves them.


Subject(s)
Humans , Axillary Artery/anatomy & histology , Axillary Artery/abnormalities , Radial Artery/anatomy & histology , Radial Artery/abnormalities , Upper Extremity/blood supply , Forearm/blood supply , Cadaver , Anatomic Variation
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Int. j. morphol ; 33(3): 1171-1175, Sept. 2015. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-762604

ABSTRACT

A large range of variability marks the branching pattern of the axillary artery. The knowledge of the anatomical variations and this pattern is essential to diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, including surgery, of the axillary region. The aim of this study was to observe the different possible origins of circumflex humeral arteries and to measure the length and diameter of each vessel. In our study, 24 armpits from adult cadavers (fixed in tamponed formalin 10%) were dissected. The data were analyzed with a digital caliper and the results expressed as Mean ± SD. In majority of specimens, posterior circumflex humeral artery (PCHA) arose from subscapular artery (SSA) (54.16%) and had an average diameter of 3.92±0.41 mm. The anterior circumflex humeral artery was a branch from axillary artery (AA) in the majority of the specimens (62.5%) with an average diameter of 1.83±0.68 mm. Circumflex humeral arteries can arise from SSA, deep brachial artery and AA. The result of this study is an interesting data for origin, length and diameter of these vessels, contributing to the knowledge of these variations occurrence.


Una amplia gama de variabilidad marca el patrón de ramificación de la arteria axilar. El conocimiento de las variaciones anatómicas de este patrón es esencial para enfoques de diagnóstico y terapéuticos, incluyendo la cirugía de la región axilar. El objetivo fue observar los diferentes orígenes posibles de arterias circunflejas humerales y medir la longitud y el diámetro de cada vaso. En el estudio se disecaron 24 axilas de cadáveres adultos (fijados en formalina tamponada al 10%). Los datos se analizaron con un calibrador digital y los resultados se expresaron como Media ± DS. En la mayoría de los especímenes, la arteria circunfleja humeral posterior surgió de la arteria subescapular (ASE) (54,16%) con un diámetro medio de 0,41±3,92 mm. En la mayoría de los especímenes (62,5%), la arteria circunfleja humeral anterior era una rama de la arteria axilar (AA) con un diámetro medio de 0,68±1,83 mm. Las arterias circunflejas humerales pueden surgir de la ASE, de la arteria braquial profunda y AA. El resultado de este estudio es un dato interesante para el origen, la longitud y el diámetro de los vasos, lo que contribuye al conocimiento de la ocurrencia de estas variaciones.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Anatomic Variation , Arteries/anatomy & histology , Humerus/blood supply , Axillary Artery/anatomy & histology , Cadaver
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 50(1): 110-113, Jan-Feb/2015. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-744646

ABSTRACT

Lesions of the axillary artery are rare in patients with fracturing of the proximal third of the humerus and may have greatly varying clinical manifestations. They are responsible for 15% and 20% of upper-limb artery injuries and the commonest mechanism is a fall to the ground, which accounts for 79% of such injuries. In some cases, the signs only appear later on. It is important to bear this association in mind, so as to make an early diagnosis and avoid serious complications. We report on a case of traumatic injury of the axillary artery secondary to fracturing of the proximal third of the humerus in an 84-year-old patient, with late evolution of clinical signs of ischemia in the limb affected. The aim here was to discuss the diagnostic difficulties and treatment...


As lesões da artéria axilar são raras em pacientes com fraturas do terço proximal do úmero e podem ter manifestações clínicas bastante variadas. São responsáveis por 15% a 20% das lesões arteriais dos membros superiores e o mecanismo mais comum é a queda ao solo, que representa 79% dos traumas. Em alguns casos os sinais só aparecem tardiamente. É importante lembrar essa associação, a fim de diagnosticá-la precocemente e evitar complicações graves. Relatamos um caso de lesão traumática da artéria axilar secundária à fratura do terço proximal do úmero em uma paciente de 84 anos, com evolução tardia dos sinais clínicos de isquemia do membro acometido. O objetivo é discutir as dificuldades do diagnóstico e do tratamento...


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged, 80 and over , Axillary Artery/injuries , Humeral Fractures , Shoulder Fractures
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J. vasc. bras ; 13(4): 340-344, Oct-Dec/2014. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-736011

ABSTRACT

Case report of an acute arterial obstruction in the upper limb secondary to thrombosis of the axillary artery caused by chronic use of crutches. The authors make a brief review of the literature and discuss it in relation to the present case.


Relato de caso de obstrução arterial aguda do membro superior por trombose da artéria axilar secundária ao uso crônico de muleta. Os autores fazem uma breve revisão da literatura, discutindo o presente caso.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Axillary Artery , Thrombosis , Crutches/adverse effects , Upper Extremity/injuries
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Rev. bras. cardiol. invasiva ; 22(3): 271-274, Jul-Sep/2014. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-732788

ABSTRACT

Introdução: O tratamento percutâneo da coarctação da aorta é método de escolha em crianças acima de 6 meses de idade e sem hipoplasia do arco aórtico. No entanto, nos pacientes com menos de 25 kg, a via de acesso clássica (femoral) pode representar um problema, principalmente nos implantes de stents, devido ao tamanho dos introdutores. O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar a experiência com a punção da artéria axilar como via de acesso para o tratamento percutâneo de pacientes com coarctação da aorta e peso < 25 kg. Métodos: A punção foi realizada com agulha 21 G, com o braço abduzido em 90º, sendo introduzido fio-guia 0,014 polegada, posicionado na aorta descendente. Um introdutor 5 F pediátrico de 7 cm foi inicialmente utilizado para realização do procedimento, sendo substituído, quando necessário, por um introdutor maior. Após a intervenção, foi realizada compressão hemostática manual. Resultados: Foram tratadas dez crianças, sendo oito com recoarctação póscirúrgica e duas com coactação nativa, com idades de 51,1 ± 30,8 meses e peso de 15,8 ± 5,8 kg. A punção foi realizada em todos os casos sem dificuldade técnica, e a mediana do calibre do introdutor foi de 7 F. Em oito pacientes, foram implantados oito stents e, em dois, foi realizada apenas angioplastia com balão. Houve sucesso técnico em todos os ...


Background: Percutaneous treatment of aortic coarctation is the method of choice in children over 6 months of age and without aortic arch hypoplasia. However in patients less than 25 kg the classical access route (femoral) may pose a problem, especially in cases of stenting, due to the size of the size of the introducers. The objective of this study was to report our experience with the axillary artery approach for the percutaneous treatmentof patients with aortic coarctation weighing less than 25 kg. Methods: The arterial puncture was performed with a 21 G needle, with the arm abducted at 90º, and a 0.014 inch guidewire was positioned in the descending aorta. A 5 F × 7 cm pediatric introducer was initially used for the procedure and whenever required, it was replaced in a larger one. Manual-compression hemostasis was performed after the intervention. Results: Ten children were treated, eight with residual and two with native coarctation, mean age was 51.1 ± 30.8 months and weight 15.8 ± 5.8 kg. Puncture was performed in all cases without technical difficulty and the median introducer size was 7 F. Eight stents were implanted in eight patients and two patients were only treated by balloon angioplasty. Technical success was observed in all patients. After removal of the introducer, there was no permanent pulse loss and one patient had a small local hematoma. Conclusions: In our experience the axillary artery approach for percutaneous ...

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Cuad. Hosp. Clín ; 55(2): 68-75, 2014. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-972713

ABSTRACT

El presente trabajo se trata de la observación, por disección, de la bifurcación alta de la arteria braquial o humeral en cadáveres. En 34 años, de trabajo de docencia en anatomía en anfiteatros de Universidades de La Paz, Bolivia y realizando disecciones en más de 200 cadáveres, se observaron, en cuatro de ellos, la bifurcación alta de la arteria braquial o humeral. Hoy presentamos el último hallazgo de esta serie.


Subject(s)
Brachial Artery/anatomy & histology , Brachial Artery/physiology
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J. vasc. bras ; 12(4): 329-334, Oct-Dec/2013. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-699135

ABSTRACT

Aneurysms of the subclavian-axillary segment are rare, but when diagnosed they must be treated. This article describes two cases of aneurysms of the upper extremities, one in a subclavian artery and the other in an axillary artery. The first case was a 71-year-old male with a pulsating supraclavicular bulge on the right and muscle weakness in the ipsilateral extremity. Duplex scanning and arteriography confirmed the diagnosis of aneurysm of the right subclavian artery and the patient underwent aneurysmectomy and end-to-end anastomosis. The second case was a 24-year-old female patient, with no history of comorbidities, who presented with a pulsating mass in the right axillary region and paresthesia of the ipsilateral extremity. Duplex scanning and arteriography confirmed an aneurysm in the right axillary artery, which was successfully treated with aneurysmectomy and end-to-end anastomosis. Pathology findings showed that the first case was an atherosclerotic aneurysm and the second was a congenital aneurysm.


Os aneurismas do segmento subclávio-axilar são de ocorrência rara e, uma vez diagnosticados, devem ser tratados. Neste trabalho, relatamos dois casos de aneurismas de membros superiores, sendo um da artéria subclávia e outro da artéria axilar. No primeiro caso, o paciente de 71 anos, sexo masculino, apresentava abaulamento pulsátil supraclavicular direito associado à fraqueza muscular no membro ipsilateral. Foram realizados duplex scan e arteriografia, que confirmaram o diagnóstico de aneurisma da artéria subclávia direita, sendo o paciente submetido à aneurismectomia com anastomose término-terminal. No segundo caso, uma paciente de 24 anos, do sexo feminino, sem antecedentes mórbidos ou comorbidades, apresentava queixa de massa pulsátil na região axilar direita associada à parestesia no membro ipsilateral. O duplex scan e a arteriografia confirmaram o aneurisma da artéria axilar direita, que foi tratado com aneurismectomia e anastomose término-terminal com sucesso. O diagnóstico anátomo-clínico foi de aneurisma aterosclerótico no primeiro caso e, no segundo caso, de aneurisma congênito.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Young Adult , Aged , Aneurysm/surgery , Aneurysm/congenital , Aneurysm/diagnosis , Axillary Artery/pathology , Subclavian Artery/pathology , Angiography/instrumentation
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J. vasc. bras ; 11(1): 12-17, -mar. 2012. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-623424

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Variations in the branching pattern of the axillary artery are a rule rather than an exception. The knowledge of these variations is of anatomical, radiological, and surgical interest to explain unexpected clinical signs and symptoms. OBJECTIVE: The large percentage of variations in branching pattern of axillary artery is making it worthwhile to take any anomaly into consideration. The type and frequency of these vascular variations should be well understood and documented, as increasing performance of coronary artery bypass surgery and other cardiovascular surgical procedures. The objective of this study is to observe variations in axillary artery branches in human cadavers. METHODS: We dissected 80 limbs of 40 human adult embalmed cadavers of Asian origin and we have studied the branching patterns of the axillary artery. RESULTS: We found variations in branching pattern of axillary artery in 62.5% of the limbs. Anatomical variations included: origin of lateral thoracic artery from the subscapular artery; absent thoracoacromial trunk and all its branches arose directly from the second part of the axillary artery; division of thoracoacromial trunk into deltoacromial and clavipectoral trunks, which were divided into all branches of thoracoacromial trunk; origin of subscapular, anterior circumflex humeral, posterior circumflex humeral and profunda brachii arteries from a common trunk from the third part of the axillary artery; and origin of posterior circumflex humeral artery from brachial artery in addition to third part of the axillary artery. CONCLUSIONS: The study was carried out to show important variations in the branching pattern of axillary artery, in order to orient the surgeons performing angiography, coronary bypass, and flaps in reconstructive surgeries.


CONTEXTO: As variações no teste padrão de ramificação da artéria axilar são preferencialmente uma regra do que uma exceção. O conhecimento destas variações é de interesse anatômico, radiológico e cirúrgico para explicar os sinais e sintomas clínicos inesperados. OBJETIVO: O grande percentual de variações no padrão de ramificação da artéria axilar deve ser levado em consideração. O uso crescente de procedimentos invasores e intervencionistas em procedimentos cirúrgicos cardiovasculares e em cirurgias reconstrutivas da região axilar faz com que seja mais importante que o tipo e a frequência destas variações vasculares sejam entendidos e documentados. MÉTODOS: Oitenta membros de 40 cadáveres adultos embalsamados de origem asiática foram dissecados, e os testes padrões de ramificação da artéria axilar foram estudados. RESULTADOS: Foram encontradas variações no padrão de ramificação da artéria axilar em 62,5% dos membros. Variações anatômicas incluíram: origem da artéria torácica lateral da artéria subescapular; tronco toracoacromial ausente e todos os ramos surgiram diretamente a partir da segunda parte da artéria axilar; divisão do tronco toracoacromial em troncos deltoacromial e clavipeitoral, que foram divididos em todos os ramos do tronco toracoacromial; origem do subescapular umeral circunflexo anterior, umeral circunflexo posterior e artérias braquiais profundas a partir de um tronco comum da terceira parte da artéria axilar; e origem da artéria umeral circunflexa posterior da artéria braquial, além de terceira parte da artéria axilar. CONCLUSÕES: O estudo foi realizado para mostrar as importantes variações no teste padrão de ramificação da artéria axilar para orientar os cirurgiões que realizam angiografias, pontes de safena e retalhos em cirurgias reconstrutivas.


Subject(s)
Humans , Axillary Artery/anatomy & histology , Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures , Myocardial Revascularization , Cadaver , Median Nerve/anatomy & histology
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Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc ; 24(3): 404-408, jul.-set. 2009. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-533273

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Estudar as indicações e os resultados da artéria axilar na instalação de circulação extracorpórea. MÉTODOS: Entre janeiro de 2005 e dezembro de 2008, a artéria axilar foi utilizada em 48 pacientes submetidos a cirurgia cardiovascular. A idade média foi 62 ± 11 anos e 33 (69 por cento) pacientes eram do sexo masculino. A artéria axilar foi abordada por incisão infraclavicular e a cânula introduzida no tubo de Dacron de 8 milímetros suturado nos bordos da artéria. RESULTADOS: As indicações foram calcificação da aorta (N=18, 38 por cento), dissecção da aorta (N=15, 31 por cento), aneurisma da aorta ascendente e/ou arco aórtico (N=11, 23 por cento) e prévio a reesternotomia (N=4, 8 por cento). A presença de calcificação da aorta levou mais frequentemente à mudança de tática intra-operatória do que as outras indicações (100 por cento versus 10 por cento, P<0,0001) que seguiram o planejamento cirúrgico pré-operatório. A condução da circulação extracorpórea (parada circulatória total em 55 por cento e convencional no restante) transcorreu sem problemas em todos os casos, exceto um (taxa de sucesso de 98 por cento) em decorrência de estenose do tronco braquiocefálico não diagnosticada previamente. Complicação local se limitou a linfocele em três (6,2 por cento) pacientes. CONCLUSÕES: A artéria axilar é uma alternativa à impossibilidade de canulação da aorta ascendente na instalação de circulação extracorpórea. O tipo de indicação do uso da artéria axilar pode determinar mudanças intra-operatórias do planejamento cirúrgico


OBJECTIVES: To determine indications and results of axillary artery cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass. METHODS: From January 2005 through December 2008, axillary artery cannulation was used in 48 patients. Mean age was 62 ± 11 years and 33 (69 percent) patients were males. Axillary artery was approached by infraclavicular incision and the cannula introduced in a 8 millimeter Dacron side graft. RESULTS: Indications were calcified aorta (N=18, 38 percent), aortic dissection (N=15, 31 percent), ascending and/or aortic arch aneurysm (N=11, 23 percent) and prior to reoperative median sternotomy (N=4, 8 percent). Changes in intraoperative planning occurred most often in patients with calcified aorta (100 percent versus 10 percent, P<0.0001) than in patients with other indications, which follow their preoperative plan. Cardiopulmonary bypass (deep hypothermic circulatory arrest in 55 percent and conventional in the remaining) was uneventfully conducted in all patients but one (success rate 98 percent) due to undiagnosed inominate artery stenosis. Local complication was lymphatic drainage in three (6.2 percent) patients. CONCLUSIONS: Axillary artery is an alternative cannulation site in patients unsuitable to aortic cannulation. The type of indication may determine intraoperative changes in surgical planning


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Axillary Artery , Aortic Diseases/surgery , Cardiopulmonary Bypass/methods , Aortic Diseases/classification , Cardiopulmonary Bypass/adverse effects , Catheterization/methods , Treatment Outcome
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Int. j. morphol ; 26(4): 963-966, Dec. 2008. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-532950

ABSTRACT

An unusual unilateral variation in the branching pattern of axillary artery was observed in a 60 year old female embalmed cadaver. The axillary artery had only two branches arising from its proximal (first) part and no branches from its remaining distal (second & third) parts. The branches are superior thoracic (usual) and another large collateral (unusual) branch. This collateral branch is the origin of several important arteries as the circumflex scapular, thoracodorsal, posterior circumflex humeral, thoraco-acromial and lateral thoracic arteries. We propose to name this artery as common subscapular trunk. The course of this collateral artery (common subscapular trunk) and its branches and also clinical significance of this variation are discussed in the paper.


Una inusual variación unilateral en el patrón de ramificación de la arteria axilar se observó en un cadáver embalsamado de 60 años de edad. La arteria axilar tuvo sólo dos ramas derivadas de su parte proximal (primera) y no otorgó ramas de su parte distal (segunda y tercera). Las ramas son superiores torácica (habitual) y otra gran rama colateral (inusual). Esta rama colateral es el origen de varias arterias importantes como la circunfleja escapular, toracodorsal, circunfleja humeral posterior, taraco-acromial y torácica lateral. Proponemos el nombre variación arterial como tronco común subescapular. El curso de este tronco común subescapular y sus ramas y también el significado clínico de esta variación son discutidas en este trabajo.


Subject(s)
Humans , Middle Aged , Axillary Artery/abnormalities , Scapula/blood supply , Cadaver
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