True Brachial Artery Aneurysm: A Rarity

摘要

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.