Traumatic arterial spasm causing transient limb ischaemia: a genuine clinical entity.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 92(6): W3-4, 2010 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20573312
ABSTRACT
Traumatic arterial spasm is a phenomenon that has long been questioned by clinicians. Indeed, some would argue that surgical exploration is mandatory whenever there are signs of distal ischaemia following limb trauma. We present a case of angiographically demonstrated tibial artery spasm following gunshot injury. Exploration was unnecessary and distal perfusion was reestablished spontaneously. This case demonstrates the existence of traumatic arterial spasm as a genuine clinical entity and suggests that immediate surgical exploration may not be necessary in all cases.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
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Wounds, Gunshot
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Tibial Arteries
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Ischemia
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Leg
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Reino Unido