| Transection of the brachial artery after closed posterior elbow dislocation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16376221 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although elbow dislocations are common orthopaedic lesions, vascular complications remain rare. We report the cases of three patients who presented with a rupture of the brachial artery after closed posterior dislocation, which is even more uncommon. Arteriograms were performed in all cases because of the persistent absence of pulses at the wrist after emergency reduction. In each patient, the treatment consisted of the insertion of reversed end-to-end saphenous bridges. None of them presented mid-term vascular complications (mean follow-up, 17 months). Brachial artery disruption can result from closed posterior elbow dislocation and responds well to vascular repair. |
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Authors:
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Bertrand Marcheix; Xavier Chaufour; Jacques Ayel; Lucy Hollington; Pierre Mansat; André Barret; Jean-Pierre Bossavy |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of vascular surgery Volume: 42 ISSN: 0741-5214 ISO Abbreviation: J. Vasc. Surg. Publication Date: 2005 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-12-26 Completed Date: 2006-01-12 Revised Date: 2012-10-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8407742 Medline TA: J Vasc Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1230-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Vascular Surgery, Purpan University Hospital, Toulouse, France. |
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Adult Anastomosis, Surgical Angiography Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods* Brachial Artery / injuries*, radiography Dislocations / complications*, radiography Elbow Joint / injuries* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Middle Aged Rupture Saphenous Vein / transplantation |
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