Hunterian Ligature | MCQs for AIPGMEE

The Hunterian Ligature is performed for: 

A. Varicose veins 
B. Arteriovenous fistulae 
C. Aneurysm 
D. Acute ischemia

Ans. C Aneurysm.                

Hunter's operation involves ligation of an artery in proximal side of an aneurysm above the first collateral.

Arterial ligations are suitable for splenic artery, etc where adequate facilities for sophisticated surgery is not available.