Artéria ulnar superficial diagnosticada por ultrassom vascular: relato de caso / Superficial ulnar artery diagnosed by vascular ultrasound: case report

Resumo O maior ramo da divisão terminal da artéria braquial é a artéria ulnar, que se origina após a fossa cubital. Essa artéria usualmente tem trajeto profundo aos músculos do antebraço anterior e é responsável pela vascularização da musculatura superficial e profunda da região ulnar do antebraço e hipotênar da mão, sendo a principal responsável pela formação do arco palmar superficial após o retináculo dos flexores. Reportamos uma variação anatômica após diagnóstico com ultrassom vascular na qual a artéria ulnar situava-se em posição superficial no antebraço. A ocorrência da artéria ulnar superficial é rara, porém de grande importância para clínicos, cirurgiões e profissionais de enfermagem.

Abstract The largest branch of the terminal division of the brachial artery is the ulnar artery, which arises after the cubital fossa. This artery usually has a deep path in the muscles of the anterior forearm and is responsible for vascularization of the superficial and deep musculature on the ulnar side of the forearm and hypothenar area of the hand. We report an anatomical variant diagnosed by Doppler ultrasound in which the ulnar artery had a superficial position in the forearm. Occurrence of a superficial ulnar artery is rare, but it is an important fact for clinicians, surgeons, and nursing professionals.

Variaciones anatómicas de las arterias radial y ulnar en miembros superiores plastinados / Anatomical variations of radial and ulnar arteries in plastinated upper limbs

Los avances en el área de la salud, con el desarrollo de nuevos procedimientos diagnósticos y quirúrgicos, requieren un conocimiento cada vez más preciso de la anatomía humana. La difusión de la disposición variable de la anatomía resulta primordial no sólo en el campo de la especialización o el postgrado, sino por sobre todo, en el pregrado, desde donde se formarán los especialistas que luego desarrollarán esas nuevas prácticas clínicas y quirúrgicas que requerirán una sólida formación anatómica. Es por esto que la aplicación correcta de técnicas anatómicas en las muestras anatómicas es fundamental para que esta enseñanza en el pregrado pueda desarrollarse de manera eficiente, teniendo la plastinación un rol fundamental en este sentido. El objetivo de este trabajo consistió en dar a conocer el hallazgo de variaciones anatómicas arteriales en los miembros superiores de una muestra humana sometida al proceso de plastinación para fomentar, por un lado, la importancia del conocimiento anatómico en el pregrado, el postgrado y las especialidades, como así también la relevancia de la preservación a largo plazo de material biológico para la difusión continua de la anatomía.

SUMMARY: Advances in the area of health with the development of new diagnostic and surgical procedures require an increasingly precise knowledge of human anatomy. The diffusion of the variable arrangement of anatomy is essential not only in the field of specialization or postgraduate, but above all, in the undergraduate, from where the specialists will be trained who will later develop these new clinical and surgical practices that will require a solid anatomical background. This is why the correct application of anatomical techniques in anatomical samples is essential for this undergraduate teaching to be developed efficiently, plastination having a fundamental role in this regard. The aim of this work was to report the discovery of anatomical variations in the upper limbs of a human sample subjected to the plastination process to promote, on one hand, the importance of anatomical knowledge in undergraduate, postgraduate and specialties, as well as the relevance of long- term preservation of biological material for the continued dissemination of anatomy.

Pseudoaneurisma de artéria ulnar superficial / Superficial ulnar artery pseudoaneurysm

Resumo A artéria ulnar é o maior ramo terminal da artéria braquial, ela apresenta origem na fossa cubital e é coberta pelos músculos flexores do antebraço. Reportamos uma variação anatômica, na qual a artéria ulnar situava-se em posição superficial no antebraço. Por falta de conhecimento sobre essa variação, ocorreu a lesão após uma tentativa de punção venosa, a qual levou à formação de um pseudoaneurisma.

Abstract The ulnar artery is the larger terminal branch of the brachial artery. It originates in the cubital fossa and is covered by the flexor muscles of the forearm. We report an anatomic variant in which the ulnar artery was in a superficial position in the forearm. Since this variant was unknown, an attempted venous puncture injured the artery, causing formation of a pseudoaneurysm.

Evaluación de las relaciones entre la rama palmar profunda de la arteria ulnar y el ramo profundo del nervio ulnar en la región palmar / Evaluation of the relationship between the deep palmar branch of ulnar artery and the deep branch of the ulnar nerve in the palmar region

RESUMEN: Nos motivó esta presentación los hallazgos observados en la sala de disección sobre las relaciones de la rama palmar profunda de la arteria ulnar y el ramo profundo del nervio ulnar, las diferentes disposiciones de esta rama, el cruzamiento, cuando existe, entre ambos elementos y las pocas referencias sobre el tema, todo con miras a favorecer el abordaje profundo de la palma de la mano y contribuir al conocimiento del área en donde se practican las neurotomías del ramo profundo del nervio ulnar y/ o sus ramas.

SUMMARY: We are motivated by the findings observed in the dissection room on the relationship between the deep palmar branch of ulnar artery and the deep branch of ulnar nerve, the different dispositions of this branch, the crossing, when it exists, between both elements and the few references on the subject, all with a view to favoring the deep approach to the palm and contributing to the knowledge of the area where neurotomies of the deep branch of ulnar nerve and/or its branches are performed.

Evaluations of Repaired Artery Patency in Forearm Wounds Using the Allen Test, Handheld Doppler and Doppler Ultrasonography / Avaliações do lúmen da artéria reparada em lesões do antebraço usando o teste de Allen, Doppler portátil e ultrassonografia com Doppler

Abstract Objective The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the rate of patency in the postoperative period of arterial injuries of the forearm secondary to penetrating trauma. The injuries were subjected to primary repair and examined with the Allen test and a handheld Doppler device, and the results were later confirmed with Doppler ultrasonography. Methods Eighteen patients were included, with a total of 19 arterial lesions, 14 ulnar lesions, and 5 radial lesions; one patient had lesions on both forearms. All patients underwent surgery and three clinical evaluations: the Allen test and assessment of arterial blood flow by a handheld Doppler device at 4 and 16 weeks after surgery and Doppler ultrasonography performed at 12 weeks after surgery. Results At the first clinical evaluation, 77% of the patients had patency based on the Allen test, and 72% had a pulsatile sound identified by the handheld Doppler device. In the second evaluation, 61% of the patients had patency based on the Allen test, and the rate of pulsatile sound by the handheld Doppler device was 72%, similar to that observed 2 months earlier. Based on the Doppler ultrasonography evaluation (~12 weeks after surgery), the success rate for arteriorrhaphy was 88%. Regarding the final patency (Doppler ultrasonography evaluation) and trauma mechanism, all patients with penetrating trauma had patent arteries. Conclusion We cde that clinical evaluation using a handheld Doppler device and the Allen test is reliable when a patent artery can be palpated. However, if a patent artery cannot be located during a clinical examination, ultrasonography may be required.

Resumo Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a taxa de perviedade pós-operatória de lesões arteriais do antebraço secundárias a traumatismo penetrante. As lesões foram submetidas a reparo primário e examinadas com o teste de Allen e um dispositivo Doppler portátil; posteriormente, os resultados foram confirmados à ultrassonografia com Doppler. Métodos Dezoito pacientes foram incluídos, com um total de 19 lesões arteriais, 14 lesões ulnares e 5 lesões radiais; um paciente tinha lesões em ambos os antebraços. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos à cirurgia e três avaliações clínicas: o teste de Allen e a avaliação do fluxo sanguíneo arterial com um dispositivo portátil de Doppler na 4ª e 16ª semanas após a cirurgia e ultrassonografia com Doppler 12 semanas após o procedimento. Resultados Na primeira avaliação clínica, 77% dos pacientes apresentavam perviedade segundo o teste de Allen e 72% apresentavam som pulsátil identificado pelo Doppler portátil. Na segunda avaliação, 61% dos pacientes apresentaram perviedade com base no teste de Allen e a taxa de som pulsátil ao Doppler portátil foi de 72%, semelhante à observada 2 meses antes. À ultrassonografia com Doppler (cerca de 12 semanas após a cirurgia), a taxa de sucesso da arteriorrafia foi de 88%. Em relação à perviedade final (avaliação por ultrassonografia com Doppler) e mecanismo de trauma, todos os pacientes com traumatismo penetrante apresentavam artérias pérvias. Conclusão Concluímos que a avaliação clínica com um dispositivo Doppler portátil e o teste de Allen é confiável caso a artéria pérvia possa ser palpada. No entanto, a ultrassonografia pode ser necessária em caso de impossibilidade de localização de uma artéria pérvia durante o exame clínico.

Aspectos morfológicos del arco palmar superficial en individuos adultos mayores / Morphological aspects of the surface palmar arch in old adult individuals

RESUMEN: El objetivo de este trabajo consiste en el análisis de la posición del arco palmar superficial en la palma de la mano, con identificación del origen, forma de disposición, anastomosis presentes y terminación del mismo, proporcionando la experiencia propia y comparándola con los referentes del área, sin llevar adelante una comparación de clasificaciones, sino por el contrario, buscando analizar la información desde un punto de vista clínico-quirúrgico, demostrando la importancia del conocimiento de la anatomía real del arco palmar superficial al momento de abordar la anatomía vascular de la mano en todo tipo de situaciones patológicas.

SUMMARY: The objective of this work consists in the analysis of the position of the superficial palmar arch in the palm of the hand, with identification of the origin, form of disposition, present anastomosis and termination of the same, providing the own experience and comparing it with the referents of the area, without carrying out a comparison of classifications, but on the contrary, seeking to analyze the information from a clinical-surgical point of view, demonstrating the importance of knowledge of the real anatomy of the superficial palmar arch when addressing the vascular anatomy of the hand in all kinds of pathological situations.

Arco palmar superficial: redefiniendo un clásico / Superficial palmar arch: redefining a classic

El arco palmar superficial (APS) resulta de la unión de la arteria ulnar y la rama palmar superficial de la arteria radial. Por su convexidad nacen las arterias digitales comunes. Esta descripción es la única que distintos autores han tomado como válida, por lo que se espera encontrarla durante la disección con mayor frecuencia. Esto no ha sido verificado en nuestra experiencia. Nos proponemos llevar a cabo una revisión de la descripción del APS poniéndolo en contraposición con las disecciones realizadas. Se disecaron y analizaron 61 manos cadavéricas. Estudio del arco palmar superficial: Variante clásica del APS: 23 casos (37,7 %). Variante no clásica del APS: 15 casos (24,6 %). Tipo A: 13 casos (86,7 %). Anastomosis entre arterias ulnar y metacarpiana dorsal del primer espacio. Tipo B: 2 casos (13,3 %). Anastomosis entre arterias ulnar y satélite del nervio mediano. Ausencia del arco: 23 casos (37,7 %) Tipo A: 19 casos (82,6 %). La arteria ulnar es la única estructura en el plano del APS. Tipo B: 3 casos (13 %). La arteria ulnar y la rama palmar superficial de la arteria radial están en el plano del APS sin anastomosarse entre sí. Tipo C: 1 caso (4,4 %). La arteria ulnar y la satélite del nervio mediano están en el plano del APS sin anastomosarse. Estudio de la quinta arteria digital palmar común: La quinta arteria digital palmar común se originó de las distintas variantes en 41 casos (67,2 %). Recomendamos al momento de la disección considerar que: la variante clásica no es la más frecuente de hallar; la ausencia del arco se verifica en el mismo porcentaje que la variante clásica; incluso cuando se comprueba la presencia del APS, el porcentaje de la variante no clásica es contundente; la quinta arteria digital palmar común es una rama colateral constante del APS.

The superficial palmar arch (SPA) is formed by the union of the ulnar artery and the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery. From its convexity four branches emerge, known as the common palmar digital arteries. We propose to carry out a review of the description of the SPA in contrast to the dissections carried out. Sixty-one hands were dissected and studied. Analysis of the SPA: Classic variant of the SPA: 23 cases (37.7 %). Nonclassic variant of the SPA: 15 cases (24.6 %). Type A: 13 cases (86.7 %). Anastomosis between the ulnar artery and the first dorsal metacarpal artery. Type B: 2 cases (13.3 %). Anastomosis between the ulnar artery and the satellite artery of the median nerve. Absence of the arch: 23 cases (37.7 %) Type A: 19 cases (82.6 %). The ulnar artery is the only one present in the plane of the SPA. Type B: 3 cases (13 %). The ulnar artery and the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery are in the plane of the superficial palmar arch, there is no anastomosis between them. Type C: 1 case (4.4 %). The ulnar artery and the satellite artery for the median nerve are in the plane of the SPA, there is no anastomosis between them. Analysis of the fifth common palmar digital artery: The fifth common palmar digital artery originates from the different variants in 41 cases (67.2 %). Based on the results, we recommend at the time of dissecting consider that: The classic variant is not the most frequent to find. The absence of the arch is verified in the same percentage rate as the classic variant. Even when the SPA is present, the percentage rate of the non-classic variant is significant. The fifth common palmar digital artery is a constant collateral branch of the superficial palmar arch.

Arteria ulnar superficial, bilateral y antebraquial: similitudes y diferencias / Superficial ulnar artery, bilateral and antebrachial: similarities and differences

Describimos un hallazgo infrecuente de arteria ulnar superficial en ambos antebrazos de un cadáver, con origen en la arteria braquial, a nivel de la fosa cubital. Las arterias presentan un trayecto que dividimos en cuatro segmentos, a causa de sus flexuosidades. Ambos antebrazos presentan ausencia del músculo palmaris longus. Se resumen las principales teorías sobre su desarrollo y las complicaciones que pueden ser ocasionadas por su presencia y el eventual beneficio de la misma. Hasta el momento, no hemos encontrado en la literatura, una disposición morfológica de arterias ulnares superficiales como las aquí descritas.

We describe an infrequent finding of a superficial ulnar artery in both cadaver forearms, which originates in the brachial artery at cubital fossa level. The arteries have a path that we divided into four segments, because of their flexuosities. Both forearms showed an absence of the palmaris longus muscle. This summarizes the main theories about its development and the complications and eventual benefits that can be caused by its presence. So far, we have not found in the literature, a morphological disposition of superficial ulnar arteries such as those described here.

Anomalies of radial and ulnar arteries / Anomalias nas artérias radial e ulnar

Abstract During dissection conducted in an anatomy department of the right upper limb of the cadaver of a 70-year-old male, both origin and course of the radial and ulnar arteries were found to be anomalous. After descending 5.5 cm from the lower border of the teres major, the brachial artery anomalously bifurcated into a radial artery medially and an ulnar artery laterally. In the arm, the ulnar artery lay lateral to the median nerve. It followed a normal course in the forearm. The radial artery was medial to the median nerve in the arm and then, at the level of the medial epicondyle, it crossed from the medial to the lateral side of the forearm, superficial to the flexor muscles. The course of the radial artery was superficial and tortuous throughout the arm and forearm. The variations of radial and ulnar arteries described above were associated with anomalous formation and course of the median nerve in the arm. Knowledge of neurovascular anomalies are important for vascular surgeons and radiologists.

Resumo Durante dissecção de membro superior direito de um cadáver de 70 anos, do sexo masculino, conduzida em um departamento de anatomia, foram observadas anomalias tanto na origem quanto no curso das artérias radial e ulnar. Após descer 5,5 cm desde a borda inferior do músculo redondo maior, a artéria braquial anomalamente se bifurcava em uma artéria radial medialmente, e em uma artéria ulnar lateralmente. No braço, a artéria ulnar se encontrava ao lado do nervo mediano, e seguia um curso normal no antebraço. A artéria radial se encontrava medialmente ao nervo mediano no braço e, então, no nível do epicôndilo medial, ela cruzava do lado medial para o lado lateral do antebraço, na superfície dos músculos flexores. O curso da artéria radial era superficial e tortuoso em todo o braço e antebraço. As variações das artérias radial e ulnar aqui descritas foram associadas a formação e curso anômalos do nervo mediano no braço. Conhecimento sobre anomalias neurovasculares são importantes para cirurgiões vasculares e radiologistas.

Arco palmar superficial: anatomía e implicaciones clínicas / Superficial palmar arch: anatomy and clinical implications

Introducción: La irrigación palmar ha sido investigada en diferentes grupos poblacionales mediante la disección anatómica directa. Sin embargo, no existe una clasificación estandarizada de arcos palmares superficiales, lo cual conduce a que diferentes autores diseñen clasificaciones propias. Objetivo: Determinar los diferentes patrones del arco palmar superficial y la relevancia tanto clínica como quirúrgica de las diversas variantes anatómicas asociadas a esta estructura. Metodología de búsqueda: Se realizó una búsqueda de literatura en las bases de datos Medline, Ovid, Proquest, Cochrane, SciELO, Lilacs y Hinary, además de textos clásicos de anatomía y cirugía. Se seleccionaron estudios retrospectivos y transversales en especímenes cadavéricos realizados en diferentes grupos poblacionales entre 1987 hasta 2014. Resultados: Se utilizó la clasificación de arco palmar superficial establecida por Lippert y Pabst, que presentó el arco palmar superficial completo como el patrón vascular más común, con una prevalencia del 56,7%, en la que el subtipo más frecuente fue el radio-ulnar clásico con un 64%. La prevalencia del arco palmar superficial incompleto fue de 48,8%, con un subtipo de patrón ulnar reportado en el 24,7% de las muestras evaluadas. Conclusiones: El adecuado conocimiento de los diferentes patrones de la irrigación palmar es esencial para realizar abordajes exitosos en cirugías de mano y para la comprensión de la fisiopatología de enfermedades de carácter laboral como el síndrome de martillo hipotenar. MÉD UIS. 2015;28(3):363-9.

Introduction: The palmar irrigation has been the subject of research in different population groups using direct anatomical dissection. However, there is no standardized classification of superficial palmar arches, which leads the different authors to design own classifications. Objective: to determine the different patterns of superficial palmar arch, and the clinical and surgical revelance of the various anatomical variants associated with this structure. Research methodology: A literature search was performed in data bases Medline, Ovid, Proquest, Cochrane, Scielo, Lilacs and Hinary, besides classical texts of anatomy and surgery. Retrospective and cross-sectional studies were selected in cadaveric specimens made in different population groups between 1987 to 2014. Results: It was used the superficial palmar arch classification established by Lippert and Pabst, that presented the complete superficial palmar arch as the most common vascular pattern, with a prevalence of 56.7%, in which was the most common subtype the classic radio-ulnar (64%). The prevalence of incomplete surperficial palmar arch was 48.8%, with a subtype of ulnar pattern reported in 24.7% of the samples tested. Conclusions: Adequate knowledge of the different patterns of palmar Irrigation is essential for successful approaches in hand surgery, and for understanding the pathophysiology of diseases related to employment as hypothenar hammer syndrome. MÉD UIS. 2015;28(3):363-9.

Vascular trauma in the Amazon - the challenge of great distances / Trauma vascular na Amazônia - o desafio das grandes distâncias

ABSTRACTObjective:to evaluate the incidence of unfavorable outcomes in vascular trauma patients and their possible correlation to the distance between the city where the injury was sustained and the hospital where the patient received definitive treatment.Methods:descriptive and retrospective study. Data were collected from medical records of patients submitted to surgical procedures for arterial or venous injuries from February 2011 to February 2013 at the only trauma center providing vascular surgery in a vast area of the Amazon region. Trauma date, patient gender and age, mechanism and anatomic topography of injury, surgical management, need for surgical re-intervention, hospitalization period, postoperative complications, mortality and limb amputation rates were analyzed. The incidence of unfavorable outcomes was assessed according to the distance between the city where the vascular injury was sustained and the trauma center.Results: One hundred seventy-three patients with 255 vascular injuries were analyzed; 95.95% were male (p<0.05), mean age of 28.92 years; 47.4% were caused by firearm projectiles (p<0.05); topographic distribution: 45.66% lower limbs (p<0.05), 37.57% upper limbs, 6.94% abdominal, 5.2% thoracic and 4.62% were cervical vascular injuries; 51.42% of patients required hospitalization for seven days or less (p<0.05); limb amputation was necessary in 15.6% and the overall mortality was 6.36%.Conclusion:distances greater than 200Km were associated to longer hospitalization period; distances greater than 300Km were associated to increased limb amputation probability; severe vascular trauma have an increased death probability when patients need to travel more than 200Km for surgical treatment.

RESUMOObjetivo:avaliar a incidência de desfechos desfavoráveis, em pacientes operados por trauma vascular, e sua relação com a distância entre o local do acidente e o hospital onde o paciente recebeu o tratamento definitivo. Métodos:estudo descritivo e retrospectivo. Dados coletados nos prontuários de pacientes operados por lesões vasculares, entre fevereiro de 2011 e fevereiro de 2013, no único hospital de trauma com atendimento especializado em cirurgia vascular em uma vasta área da Amazônia. Foram analisados data do trauma, sexo, idade, mecanismo e topografia da lesão, tratamento cirúrgico, reintervenção, período de internação, complicações, amputação e mortalidade. A incidência de desfechos desfavoráveis foi avaliada de acordo com a distância entre a cidade onde ocorreu a lesão vascular eo hospital. Resultados: foram estudados 173 pacientes, com 255 lesões; 95,95% do sexo masculino (p<0,05), média de idade de 28,92 anos; 47,4% das lesões por projéteis de arma de fogo (p<0,05); distribuição topográfica: 45,66% (p<0,05) nos vasos dos membros inferiores, 37,57% nos membros superiores, 6,94% de lesões abdominais, 5,2% torácicas e 4,62% lesões do pescoço; 51,42% tiveram hospitalização por sete dias ou menos (p<0,05); amputação foi necessária em 15,6% e a mortalidade 6,36%.Conclusão:distâncias superiores a 200km foram associadas à internação prolongada; distâncias superiores a 300km foram associadas à maior probabilidade de amputação de membros; traumatismos vasculares graves estiveram associados a uma maior probabilidade de óbito quando os pacientes precisaram ser transportados por mais de 200km para o tratamento cirúrgico.

Origen alto de la arteria radial y la ulnar: reporte de caso y revisión bibliográfica / Origin of high radial artery and ulnar: case report

Introducción. El sistema vascular del adulto presenta muchas variaciones anatómicas en el miembro superior, una de ellas, el origen alto de la artería radial y ulnar. Método.En una muestra de 11 miembros superiores derechos e izquierdos disecados en 6 cadáveres masculinos pertenecientes al anfiteatro de la Universidad de Boyacá, se inspec-cionaron la región braquial anterior y del pliegue del codo, en sitio habitual de bifurcación de la arteria braquial en arterias radial y ulnar. Se practicaron morfometrías, calibres de las arterias y la distancia a que se hallaba su origen con respecto a la línea biepicondilar del codo. En un cadáver no se encontró dicha bifurcación en el sitio referido. Se disecó el surco bicipital medial y se midió el nivel en que se presentó la división de la arteria braquial. Resultados. Se encontró en un cadáver, la bifurcación de la arteria braquial derecha a 140 mm con respecto al acromion y 135 mm de la línea biepicondilar de la articulación del codo; los diámetros de la arteria braquial, ulnar y radial fue de 6, 5 y 4 milímetros respectiva-mente. La arteria radial se ubicó anterior a la arteria ulnar y lateral al nervio mediano en la fosa cubital pasando al antebrazo profunda a la expansión aponeurótica del músculo bíceps braquial, la arteria ulnar profunda al músculo pronador redondo. En los demás miembros superiores no se encontraron diferencias, con lo usualmente reportadas en la literatura. Conclusión. Esta variación anatómica es significativa, para los procedimientos vasculares de rutina en el ámbito hospitalario, así como para diferentes métodos terapéuticos y de radio-diagnóstico. Las complicaciones procedimentales médicas de esta variación pueden derivar trombosis, gangrena y otras.

Indroduction. Adult vascular system has many anatomic variations in the upper limb of which the origin of high radial and ulnar artery. Method: in a sample of 11 senior right members and dissected left corpse in 6 men belon-ging to the amphitheater of university of Boyacá, inspected front brachial region and fold of the elbow usual place of bifurcation of the brachial artery in radial and ulnar and ulnar arteries. Morphometric caliber of the arteries and the distance to its source was about line biepicondilar elbow. In a corpse wasn ́t found this bifurcation of the brachial artery in the aforementioned site. The medical bicipital groove was dissected and the level at wich. They presented the división of the brachial artery was measured. Results: if was found a corpse the bifurcation of the right brachial artery 140 mm to 135 mm acromion and the line biepicondilar. The elbow joint, the diameters of the brachial artery ulnar and radial was 6,5 and 4 mm respectively. The radial artery is located anterior to the lateral ulnar artery and the median nerve in the cubital fossa going to deep fascial forearm to the expansion of the bíceps brachial, ulnar artery deep to the pronator teres muscle. In the other senior members no differences were found, so usually reported in the literature. Conclusion: This anatomical variation is significant for routine vascular procedures in hospi-tal as well as for therapeutic and diagnostic radiology different methods. Medical procedurel complications of this variation can be derived thrombosis, gangrene and others

Segurança e Factibilidade do Acesso Ulnar Após Falha do Acesso Radial Ipsilateral / Safety and Feasibility of Ulnar Access After Failure of Ipsilateral Radial Access

Introdução: Publicações pioneiras desencorajam o uso do acesso ulnar após falha na tentativa de obtenção do acesso radial ipsilateral. Métodos: Registro prospectivo de eficácia e segurança comparando a ocorrência de sangramento e complicações vasculares entre casos com intenção inicial de utilizar o acesso ulnar e aqueles cujo emprego desse acesso se deu após falha na canulação da artéria radial ipsilateral. Resultados: Entre maio de 2007 e dezembro de 2013, foram realizados 11.825 procedimentos coronários invasivos em um único centro, 473 (4%) deles pelo acesso ulnar. Em 65 casos, a canulação da artéria ulnar foi precedida por falha na obtenção do acesso radial ipsilateral. A taxa de sucesso da técnica foi superior a 98%, sendo baixo o número de complicações, em sua maioria decorrentes de hematomas superficiais, sem diferença entre os grupos. Não houve casos de sangramento grave relacionado a via de acesso, pseudoaneurisma, fístula arteriovenosa ou lesão do nervo ulnar adjacente. Conclusões: O acesso ulnar representa uma alternativa segura e eficaz para a realização de procedimentos coronários invasivos selecionados, a despeito de tentativa prévia de obtenção do acesso radial ipsilateral.

Background: Pioneering publications discourage the use of ulnar access after failed attempt to obtain ipsilateral radial access. Methods: Prospective efficacy and safety registry comparing the incidence of bleeding and vascular complications in patients with an initial intention to use ulnar access and those who used this access after a failed attempt to cannulate the ipsilateral radial artery. Results: Between May 2007 and December 2013, 11,825 invasive coronary procedures were performed at a single center, 473 (4%) of them by ulnar access. In 65 cases, the ulnar artery cannulation was preceded by a failed attempt to obtain the ipsilateral radial access. The technical success rate was higher than 98%, with low complication rates, mostly due to superficial hematomas, and no differences between groups. There were no cases of major bleeding related to the access site, pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistula or injury to the adjacent ulnar nerve. Conclusions: The ulnar access is a safe and effective alternative to perform selected invasive coronary procedures, despite previous attempts to obtain the ipsilateral radial access.

Primary pattern of arteries of upper limb with relevance to their variations / Patrón primario de las arterias de los miembros superiores con relevancia a sus variaciones

A detailed description of the vascular pattern of upper limbs especially their variations in their origin, course and branching pattern is of utmost importance anatomically in general and clinically in particular. These variations have drawn attention of surgeons, physicians, radiologists and interventionists due to the advanced surgical procedures practiced in vascular surgeries, plastic (reconstructive) surgeries and also for diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. 50 cadavers (100 upper limbs) were used for the study, which were dissected as the part of routine dissection for teaching undergraduate students at our institution. Length of the normal and variant arteries with mean, standard deviation, 'p' and 't' values are noted in each of the limbs. The following variations are observed: i) high division of brachial artery, ii) higher origin of profunda brachii artery, iii) high origin of radial artery, iv) absence of common interosseous artery. The variations are of particular importance to the surgeons operating in the area, especially for those involved in vascular reconstructive surgeries. So it is prudent to do pre-operative studies of the brachial and antebrachial arteries and their branching patterns, to prevent possible complications post operatively.

Una descripción detallada del patrón vascular de los miembros superiores, especialmente sus variaciones en el origen, curso y patrón de ramificación son de suma importancia anatómica en general y clínica en particular. Estas variaciones han llamado la atención de los cirujanos, médicos, radiólogos e intervencionistas debido a los procedimientos quirúrgicos avanzados practicados en cirugía vascular, cirugía plástica (de reconstrucción) y también para los métodos diagnósticos y terapéuticos. 50 cadáveres (100 miembros superiores) se utilizaron para el estudio, los que fueron disecados como parte de una disección de rutina para la enseñanza de los estudiantes de pregrado en nuestra institución. La longitud de las arterias normales y variantes con su media, desviación estándar, valores "p" y "t" se observaron en cada uno de los miembros. Las siguientes variaciones se observaron: i) división alta de la arteria braquial, ii) origen alto de la arteria braquial profunda, iii) origen alto de la arteria radial, iv) ausencia de la arteria interósea común. Las variaciones son de particular importancia para los cirujanos que operan en la zona, especialmente para quienes participan en cirugías de reconstrucción vascular. Por lo tanto, es prudente hacer estudios pre-operatorios de las arterias braquial y antebraquiales y sus patrones de ramificación, para evitar posibles complicaciones post-operatorias.

Retalho parametacarpiano ulnar na cirurgia da mão: descrição cirúrgica anatômica e aplicação clínica / Ulnar parametacarpal flap in hand surgery: surgical anatomy description and clinical application

O retalho parametacarpiano ulnar foi descrito por Bakhach, em 1995, e divulgado em publicação relativamente restrita, permanecendo desconhecido pelo público médico geral. Baseado na artéria dorso-ulnar, a pele da região medial do dorso da mão pode ser levantada, ilhada, com amplo arco de rotação, alcançando o dorso e a palma. A anastomose distal coma artéria colateral ulnar do quinto dedo permite que o retalho seja de fluxo retrógrado, depedículo distal, com arco de rotação que atinge os dedos ulnares. O autor revê a anatomia cirúrgica e aplicação clínica desse retalho de fácil e rápida execução e relata três casos clínicos. Os resultados são analisados e discutidos.

Ulnar parametacarpal flap was described by Bakhach, in 1995, and divulgated on a relatively restricted publication, being it unknown by general medical public. The flap is based on the branch of dorsal ulnar artery, and perfuses a wide territory on the dorsal ulnar border of the hand. The flap can be rotated to the palm and the dorso. Based on the constant anastomoses with the collateral ulnar artery at the level of fifth MCP joint, the flap can be reversed and very useful for coverage of small finger. The author does a revision of its surgical anatomy and clinical application. The results are analysed and discussed.

Case report of high origin of radial, ulnar, and profunda brachii arteries, its clinical implications and review of the literature / Relato de caso de origem alta das artérias radial, ulnar e braquial profunda, suas implicações clínicas e revisão de literatura

Arterial variations in the arm are of potential clinical implications as it is a frequent site of injury and also involved in many surgical and invasive procedures. During a dissection of the right upper extremity, an abnormal high origin of the radial and ulnar arteries was found. The brachial artery had a very short segment without any branches, divided into the radial and ulnar arteries at the upper third of the arm. The course and branching pattern of these radial and ulnar arteries in the arm are discussed. It was also observed that the profunda brachii artery was represented by two separate branches arising from the posterior circumflex humeral artery. Accurate knowledge of these variation patterns is of considerable clinical importance in the conduct of reparative surgeries around the shoulder and fracture management of the humerus. These additional data of arterial anomalies to contemporary anatomical literature are of interest to clinicians, in particular vascular and plastic surgeons and radiologists.

As variações arteriais no braço têm potenciais implicações clínicas já que o braço é um sítio de lesões frequentes, além de estar envolvido em muitos procedimentos cirúrgicos e invasivos. Durante a dissecção da extremidade superior direita, uma origem alta anormal das artérias radial e ulnar foi encontrada. A artéria braquial apresentava um segmento muito curto sem quaisquer ramos, dividindo-se nas artérias radial e ulnar no terço superior do braço. O curso e o padrão de ramificação das artérias radial e ulnar no braço são discutidos. Também se observou que a artéria braquial profunda estava representada por dois ramos separados, surgindo da artéria umeral circunflexa posterior. O conhecimento preciso sobre esses padrões de variação é de considerável importância na realização de cirurgias reparadoras na região do ombro e no manejo de fraturas de úmero. Estes dados adicionais sobre as anomalias arteriais para a literatura anatômica contemporânea são de grande interesse para os médicos, especialmente para cirurgiões plásticos e vasculares e radiologistas.

Additional muscle slip of flexor carpi ulnaris associated with anomalous ulnar nerve and ulnar artery in the distal forearm / Fascículo adicional del músculo flexor ulnar del carpo asociado con una variación del nervio ulnar y arteria ulnar en la parte distal del antebrazo

During routine dissection classes to under graduate medical students, we observed an anomalous flexor carpi ulnaris muscle associated with abnormal ulnar nerve and ulnar artery in the distal part of forearm. There was an additional belly arising from the lower part of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle and crossed ulnar nerve and vessels, median nerve and ended in a broad aponeurosis which crossed the tendons of flexor digitorum superficialis and merged with the deep fascia and flexor retinaculum. The ulnar nerve and ulnar artery divided into their terminal branches in the lower part of the forearm. However, the distribution of the terminal branches of both ulnar nerve and artery were normal. An understanding of these unusual findings may be clinically relevant in describing the anterior compartment of the forearm.

Durante una disección de rutina en clases para estudiantes de Medicina, se observó una anomalía del músculo flexor ulnar del carpo asociado con una variación del nervio y arteria ulnar, en la parte distal del antebrazo. Un vientre adicional derivado de la parte inferior del músculo flexor ulnar del carpo cruzaba el nervio ulnar y vasos ulnares, nervio mediano y terminaba en una amplia aponeurosis la cual cruzaba los tendones del músculo flexor superficial de los dedos y se fusionaba con la fascia profunda y el retináculo flexor. El nervio ulnar y la arteria ulnar se dividían en sus ramas terminales, en la parte inferior del antebrazo. Sin embargo, la distribución de las ramas terminales tanto del nervio ulnar como de la arteria ulnar eran normales. La comprensión de estos inusuales hallazgos pueden ser clínicamente relevantes para describir el compartimiento anterior del antebrazo.

Supernumerary Fascicle of Abductor digiti minimi Muscle and Compression of Ulnar Nerve and Ulnar Artery: A Case Report / Fascículo Supernumerario del Músculo Abductor del dedo Mínimo y Compresión del Nervio y Arteria Ulnares: Reporte de Caso

The supernumerary fascicles of abductor digiti minimi muscle have been implicated in vascular and nerve compression. During routine dissection of an old male cadaver we observed an anomalous muscle was found to take it's origin from the antebrachial fascia and flexor retinaculum, traversed ulnar canal (Guyon's) superficial to ulnar vessels and nerves to reach the proximal part of abductor digiti minimi. The anomaly is one of a kind. Its course through Guyon's canal could be a cause for Guyon's canal syndrome. It was innervated by the ulnar nerve.

Los fascículos supernumerarios del músculo abductor del dedo mínimo han sido implicados en la compresión neurovascular. Durante una disección de rutina de un cadáver masculino adulto, se observó un músculo anómalo que se originaba en la fascia antebraquial y en el retináculo flexor, atravesaba el canal ulnar, superficial a los vasos y nervio ulnares para llegar a la parte proximal del músculo abductor del dedo mínimo. La anomalía es única en su tipo. Su curso a través del canal ulnar puede causar el síndrome del canal ulnar. El músculo estaba inervado por el nervio ulnar.