The Martin-Gruber anastomosis in Brazilians: an anatomical study
Braz. j. morphol. sci
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20(3): 177-180, sept.-dec. 2003. ilus
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Comunications between nerves are relatively common, and individual variations in their anatomical organization have been described. Knowledge of the prevalence of such variations is necessary when establishing the diagnosis of both sexes, were dissected to examine the communication between the median and ulnar nerves (Martin-Gruber anastomosis). This anastomosis was found in five cases (7.8 por cento) one of which was bilateral. There were no significant gender or racial differences in the incidence of this connection. The anastomosis showed secondary branches in two cases, and ran posteriorly to the ulnar artery in three cases, and advanced anteriorly to the flexor digitorum profundus muscles in all cases. Despite the low incidence of Martin-Gruber anastomosis in Brazilians observed here, the importance of an adequate investigation of these connections needs to be underscored. Understanding the existence of this variation, its location and its possible presentation is important for correct patient assistance.
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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Assunto principal:
Nervo Ulnar
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Nervo Mediano
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Fibras Nervosas
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. j. morphol. sci
Assunto da revista:
Anatomia
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Federal University of São Paulo/BR
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Hermínio Ometto University Center/BR
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State University of Campinas/BR
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State university of Campinas/BR
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