Successful percutaneous management of hypothenar hammer syndrome with thrombosuction and catheter-directed intra-arterial thrombolysis

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques

Abstract

Hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS) is a rare vascular disorder leading to ulnar artery thrombosis or aneurysm and causing acute or chronic limb ischemia. The optimal approaches to managing this condition lack a definitive consensus and are essentially empirical, typically necessitating conservative methods for symptomatic relief, with surgical intervention reserved for cases for which conservative measures prove inadequate or when acute limb ischemia ensues. Limited data are available on percutaneous management for this condition. We present the case of a 36-year-old male powerlifter who developed acute digital ischemia due to HHS in the left hand that was managed successfully through an innovative approach using antegrade left brachial artery access and combining percutaneous thrombosuction and intra-arterial thrombolysis. This comprehensive approach resulted in restoration of blood flow and resolution of acute limb ischemia. The patient was subsequently prescribed short-term anticoagulation therapy and remained symptom free at 3 months of follow-up. This innovative strategy challenges traditional surgical approaches in HHS management, underscoring the importance of using minimally invasive techniques as a promising alternative and highlighting potential avenues for further research.

First Page

101384

DOI

10.1016/j.jvscit.2023.101384

Publication Date

2-1-2024

Identifier

38205441 (pubmed); PMC10777006 (pmc); 10.1016/j.jvscit.2023.101384 (doi); S2468-4287(23)00293-9 (pii)

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