| Traumatic arterial spasm causing transient limb ischaemia: a genuine clinical entity. | |
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PMID: 20573312 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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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Authors:
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G Peach; G A Antoniou; K El Sakka; M Hamady |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-06-23 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Volume: 92 ISSN: 1478-7083 ISO Abbreviation: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-07 Completed Date: 2010-10-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7506860 Medline TA: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: W3-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Regional Vascular Unit, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare Trust, London, UK. george_peach@hotmail.com |
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Adult Angiography, Digital Subtraction Arterial Occlusive Diseases / etiology*, radiography Humans Ischemia / etiology*, radiography Leg / blood supply* Male Tibial Arteries / injuries*, physiopathology, radiography Wounds, Gunshot / complications* |
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