| Occupation-related vascular disorders of the upper extremity--two case reports. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16444465 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hypothenar hammer (HH) syndrome and vibration-induced white finger (VWF) syndrome are the main occupation-related vascular diseases of the upper extremity. The clinical presentation is similar to that of Raynaud's phenomenon. The characteristic history will lead to the appropriate diagnosis being confirmed by angiographic features in HH and by functional tests in VWF. While in HH the underlying cause, which is mostly thought to be an aneurysm of the ulnar artery, might be cured surgically, in VWF only medical treatment offers relief from the symptoms. The knowledge of these entities is necessary to suspect such disorders so that further exposure to risk factors like repetitive hypothenar trauma or work with vibrating hand-held tools can be avoided, which is of great importance for the overall prognosis of these patients. |
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Authors:
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Marko Aleksic; Jörg Heckenkamp; Michael Gawenda; Jan Brunkwall |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Angiology Volume: 57 ISSN: 0003-3197 ISO Abbreviation: Angiology Publication Date: 2006 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-01-30 Completed Date: 2006-03-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0203706 Medline TA: Angiology Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 107-14 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University of Cologne, Germany. Marko.Aleksic@medizin.uni-koeln.de |
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Adult Angiography Arterial Occlusive Diseases / drug therapy, etiology*, radiography Brachial Artery* Diagnosis, Differential Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Nifedipine / therapeutic use Occupational Diseases / drug therapy, etiology*, radiography Occupational Exposure / adverse effects* Prognosis Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use Vibration / adverse effects* |
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0/Vasodilator Agents; 21829-25-4/Nifedipine |
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