XXXX : distal ulnar artery reconstruction with autologous descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery.

@entity1 @entity63 @entity439 @entity130 @entity1848
Repetitive @entity130 to the hypothenar eminence can cause the ulnar artery to become @entity439 to the digital arteries. The symptoms and signs are also known as the @entity1848 . We postulate that an arterial autograft is a superior conduit to the traditional vein graft. In this article, we report 3 cases (2 in 1 @entity1 ) of reconstruction of the distal ulnar artery with the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery (LCFA). Two @entity1 , ages 45 to 50 years, had severe @entity63 complaints of the ulnar fingers. Arteriograms confirmed occlusion of the distal ulnar artery without direct perfusion of the superficial palmar arch. All reconstructions were carried out with the descending branch of the LCFA. From the ulnar artery at wrist level to the superficial palmar arch and the involved common digital arteries. Patency was certified during follow-up with color-coded Duplex sonography at 6 to 28 months. Preoperative complaints like cold intolerance and other @entity63 disappeared.
