Abstract
Young patients presenting with acute ischemia of the upper extremity and no cardiac source of embolism are uncommon. Two cases of cervical ribs are reported. Early recognition of this anatomical abnormality is the key to appropriate management.
| Bidragets oversatte titel | Acute ischemia in the upper extremity caused by cervical rib |
|---|---|
| Originalsprog | Dansk |
| Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Vol/bind | 153 |
| Udgave nummer | 47 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 3329-30 |
| Antal sider | 2 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Status | Udgivet - 18 nov. 1991 |
| Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
Emneord
- Aortography
- Arm
- Cervical Rib Syndrome
- Female
- Humans
- Ischemia
- Middle Aged
- Subclavian Artery