G. Illuminati et al., INFECTIOUS ANEURYSM OF THE INTEROSSEOUS ARTERY AT THE FOREARM - CASE-REPORT, Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 37(6), 1996, pp. 589-591
The case of an Infectious aneurysm of the interosseous artery at the r
ight forearm is reported, with presenting symptoms consisting in pain,
loss of motor functions and paresthesias. The association of occupati
onal trauma and hematogenous bacterial grafting were the possible etio
logic agents. Diagnostic evaluation included ultrasound. Doppler study
, CT-scan and arteriography, but the exact origin of the mass from the
interosseous artery could be detected only at operation. As good cob
laterals were present at preoperative evaluation, simple excision foll
owed by debridment and ligation was performed with a good result. The
isolated infecting agent belonged to the salmonella species.