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True aneurysm of the radial artery: a case report

Aneurysms of the radial artery are rare and often associated with penetrating trauma. A true case of radial artery distal segment aneurysm was described with emphasis on its extremely rare clinical presentation. Aneurysmectomy with proximal and distal ligatures of the arterial stumps was performed with success.

Aneurysm; radial artery


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