Successful Palmar Arch Revascularization of Thromboangiitis Obliterans in the Upper Extremity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) is a nonatherosclerotic vasculitis predominantly affecting young male smokers, commonly involving arteries of the extremities.TAO in the upper extremity presents distinct clinical challenges because of its impact on functionality and the complexity of treatment.

Case summary

A 46-year-old man who was a heavy smoker presented with a 6 × 4 cm ulceration on the left hand. Peripheral angiography was performed to confirm the diagnosis and assess the arterial anatomy. After revascularization of radial and ulnar arteries and the palmar arch, blood flow was successfully restored through both the radial and ulnar arteries into the palmar arch.

Discussion

In this report, we describe a case successfully managed with complete upper extr

SUBMITTER: Varim P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12441367 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature