| Brachial plexopathy secondary to anticoagulant-induced hematoma as a complication of axillary arteriography. | |
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PMID: 9059006 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In the patient described, brachial plexopathy was caused by a large anticoagulant-induced hematoma and pseudoaneurysm. The patient was seen at the hospital 2 weeks postarteriography with weakness, numbness, and pain in the left arm, as well as diffuse left-sided ecchymosis. Noncontrast computed tomographic scans of the axilla confirmed the diagnosis by showing an organized hematoma in the axillary compartment. Color-flow Doppler ultrasound studies showed blood flow in a pseudoaneurysm. This is a rare complication of arteriography that requires surgical intervention to remove the hematoma, decompress the brachial plexus, and repair the puncture site responsible for the pseudoaneurysm. Even if there is a delayed diagnosis, surgery should be performed urgently. Prognosis is based on prompt recognition and timely surgical intervention. |
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Authors:
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D W Shoup; G J Toffol; T J Trahan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Volume: 97 ISSN: 0098-6151 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Osteopath Assoc Publication Date: 1997 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-04-11 Completed Date: 1997-04-11 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503065 Medline TA: J Am Osteopath Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 102-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Practice, Mesa General Hospital Medical Center, Ariz, USA. |
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Aged Aneurysm, False / chemically induced*, complications, surgery Angiography / adverse effects* Anticoagulants / adverse effects*, therapeutic use Axillary Artery Brachial Plexus / injuries* Hematoma / chemically induced*, complications, surgery Humans Male Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology* |
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0/Anticoagulants |
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