English

Superficial ulnar artery: Clinical recommendations to avoid iatrogenic complications due to variation in arterial system.

This article is from Nigerian Medical Journal : Journal of the Nigeria Medical Association , volume 55 . Abstract Superficial ulnar artery is an uncommon variation in which the ulnar artery is having its course superficial to the flexors of the forearm and may arise directly from axillary or brachial arteries. The proper understanding and knowledge of variation of arterial systems is helpful for judicious planning of various reconstructive procedures in oncological, orthopaedic and reconstructive surgeries. We present a case of variant course of ulnar artery which was noted during exploration of a right distal forearm wound. We suggest few clinical recommendations to avoid iatrogenic complications due to variation in arterial system.

Sign in with your free account to read, download EPUBs or listen.