Traitement de la main en ischémie chronique par artérialisation du système veineux superficiel : à propos de trois cas

This last resort technique in management of critical ischemia of the fingers led to an immediate and lasting improvement of symptoms in all the patients treated. This technique seems reliable and reproducible in selected cases aiming to re-vascularize hands that have reached the stage of critical ischemia. This treatment option should be known by hand surgeons, and distributed to internists who usually manage these patients.