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Long-term functional outcomes of upper extremity civilian vascular trauma.
Yahn, Colten; Haqqani, Maha H; Alonso, Andrea; Kobzeva-Herzog, Anna; Cheng, Thomas W; King, Elizabeth G; Farber, Alik; Siracuse, Jeffrey J.
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  • Yahn C; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston.
  • Haqqani MH; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston.
  • Alonso A; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston.
  • Kobzeva-Herzog A; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston.
  • Cheng TW; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston.
  • King EG; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston.
  • Farber A; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston.
  • Siracuse JJ; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston. Electronic address: jeffrey.siracuse@bmc.org.
J Vasc Surg ; 79(3): 526-531, 2024 Mar.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37992948
OBJECTIVE: Civilian analyses of long-term outcomes of upper extremity vascular trauma (UEVT) are limited. Our goal was to evaluate the management of UEVT in the civilian trauma population and explore the long-term functional consequences. METHODS: A retrospective review and analysis was performed of patients with UEVT at an urban Level 1 trauma center (2001-2022). Management and long-term functional outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS: There were 150 patients with UEVT. Mean age was 34 years, and 85% were male. There were 42% Black and 27% White patients. Mechanism was penetrating in 79%, blunt in 20%, and multifactorial in 1%. Within penetrating trauma, mechanism was from firearms in 30% of cases. Of blunt injuries, 27% were secondary to falls, 13% motorcycle collisions, 13% motor vehicle collisions, and 3% crush injuries. Injuries were isolated arterial in 62%, isolated venous in 13%, and combined in 25% of cases. Isolated arterial injuries included brachial (34%), radial (27%), ulnar (27%), axillary (8%), and subclavian (4%). The majority of arterial injuries (92%) underwent open repair with autologous vein bypass (34%), followed by primary repair (32%), vein patch (6.6%), and prosthetic graft (3.3%). There were 23% that underwent fasciotomies, 68% of which were prophylactic. Two patients were managed with endovascular interventions; one underwent covered stent placement and the other embolization. Perioperative reintervention occurred in 12% of patients. Concomitant injuries included nerves (35%), bones (17%), and ligaments (16%). Intensive care unit admission was required in 45%, with mean intensive care unit length of stay 1.6 days. Mean hospital length of stay was 6.7 days. Major amputation and in-hospital mortality rates were 1.3% and 4.6% respectively. The majority (72%) had >6-month follow-up, with a median follow-up period of 197 days. Trauma readmissions occurred in 19%. Many patients experienced chronic pain (56%), as well as motor (54%) and sensory (61%) deficits. Additionally, 41% had difficulty with activities of daily living. Of previously employed patients (57%), 39% experienced a >6-month delay in returning to work. Most patients (82%) were discharged with opioids; of these, 16% were using opioids at 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: UEVT is associated with long-term functional impairments and opioid use. It is imperative to counsel patients prior to discharge and ensure appropriate follow-up and therapy.
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Texto completo: 1 Bases de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Atividades Cotidianas / Lesões do Sistema Vascular Limite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: J Vasc Surg Assunto da revista: ANGIOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Bases de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Atividades Cotidianas / Lesões do Sistema Vascular Limite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: J Vasc Surg Assunto da revista: ANGIOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article