[Surgical treatment of acute occlusion of the main arteries of the arm].

An experience with the treatment of acute occlusions of the upper limbs vessels in 41 patients is presented. The conservative treatment of 10 patients has brought about poor results (2--gangrene, 5--considerable functional disorders of the limb). 31 patients were subjected to surgical treatment. Complete restoration of the circulation in the limbs occurred in 19 patients, a satisfactory compensation of the circulation occurred in 8 patients. The amputation of fingers was carried out upon 4 patients.