| Recurrent upper extremity embolism due to a crutch-induced arterial injury: a different cause of upper extremity embolism. | |
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PMID: 20097518 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acute embolism of the upper extremity is a relatively infrequent event compared to the lower extremity, but it will affect the function of the limb involved and may occasionally lead to amputation. Most upper extremity emboli are of cardiac origin, with the remainder arising from subclavian aneurysm, occlusive disease, or iatrogenic causes. Rarely, crutch-induced repetitive trauma of an upper extremity can produce recurrent embolic events. Frequently, this process is initially diagnosed and treated as a brachial artery embolism; such a misdiagnosis is associated with recurrent embolism. We report herein two uncommon cases of axillobrachial arterial injuries secondary to crutch trauma as a source of recurrent emboli to an upper extremity. |
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Authors:
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In Sung Moon; Jeong Kye Hwang; Ji Il Kim |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2010-01-25 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of vascular surgery Volume: 24 ISSN: 1615-5947 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Vasc Surg Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-10 Completed Date: 2010-08-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8703941 Medline TA: Ann Vasc Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 554.e7-554.e12 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2010 Annals of Vascular Surgery Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul 137-040, Korea. |
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Acute Disease Adult Angioplasty Arterial Occlusive Diseases / etiology*, radiography, therapy Axillary Artery / injuries*, radiography, surgery Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation Brachial Artery / injuries*, radiography, surgery Constriction, Pathologic Crutches / adverse effects* Embolectomy Embolism / etiology*, radiography, therapy Endarterectomy Humans Male Middle Aged Recurrence Thrombectomy Thrombosis / etiology*, radiography, therapy Treatment Outcome Upper Extremity / blood supply* |
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