Bilateral vascular repair in a patient with multiple upper extremity injury presenting at a teaching hospital-Case report and literature review

Penetrating trauma to the upper extremity will usually result in vascular injuries, which mostly also involves nerves and tendons. Morbidity related to upper extremity vascular injuries usually occurs due to the associated injuries of the nerves, tendons, and bone. Early presentation to a trauma cen...

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Published in:	Journal of the West African College of Surgeons Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. 30 - 35
Main Authors:	Okpechi, Samuel, Abubakar, Amina
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01-01-2020 Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
Subjects:	Case Report spaghetti penetrating Injury upper extremity
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Summary:	Penetrating trauma to the upper extremity will usually result in vascular injuries, which mostly also involves nerves and tendons. Morbidity related to upper extremity vascular injuries usually occurs due to the associated injuries of the nerves, tendons, and bone. Early presentation to a trauma centre and prompt intervention will reduce morbidity associated with upper extremity vascular injuries.
ISSN:	2276-6944
DOI:	10.4103/jwas.jwas_7_21