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CC BY 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2023; 13(03): 431-435
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758528
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Endovascular Management of Two Uncommon Cases of Acute Upper Limb Ischemia in Young

1   Department of Cardiology, KSHEMA, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Ruhi Kumar
2   Department of General Medicine, KSHEMA, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
K.R. Bhagavan
3   Department of General Surgery, KSHEMA, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Acute upper limb ischemia accounts for less than 5% of all cases of limb ischemia. The etiology in young individuals are usually traumatic. Other non-traumatic causes are rarely seen and here we present two such cases in young, presenting with acute upper limb ischemia. The choice between a surgical or a minimally invasive endovascular approach remains unclear. Endovascular approach to management, although based on expertise, offers good post procedural outcome, comparable to post-surgical outcomes. Here we present two cases of thrombotic occlusion of the upper extremity following trauma and arterial thoracic outlet syndrome respectively managed successfully with endovascular approach.

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