A penetrating nail-prick injury of the lateral plantar artery leading to pseudo-aneurysm formation and rupture.
Cardiovasc J Afr
; 25(4): e7-9, 2014 Aug 23.
Article
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| ID: mdl-25192411
ABSTRACT
Pseudo-aneurysm in the plantar region is so rare that there are only sporadic case reports in the literature. The aetiology is usually either iatrogenic or stepping on a piece of glass. In comparison to the medial plantar artery, the lateral plantar artery is the most common arterial structure injured in the plantar region due to its more superficial course and it being less protected by the surrounding structures. With variable presentation and different time intervals from injury to diagnosis, the mechanism and penetration depth of the injury is thought to have a major impact on the formation of a pseudo-aneurysm. The aims of this article were to present a case of a lateral plantar artery injury after stepping on a construction nail, leading to pseudo-aneurysm formation and rupture, and to review the literature with regard to the clinical characteristics of these rare and overlooked cases.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Wounds, Stab
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Aneurysm, Ruptured
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Aneurysm, False
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Foot Injuries
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Vascular System Injuries
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Foot
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Cardiovasc J Afr
Journal subject:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey