Abstract
IntroductionBrachial 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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