Acute Arterial Injuries Due to Blunt Trauma

Arterial injuries in association with blunt, non-penetrating trauma are recognized with increasing frequency. While the arteries of the extremities are most commonly involved, visceral arteries are occasionally affected. Partial disruption of the arterial wall with thrombosis is the most frequent in...

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Published in:	Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 193 - 197
Main Authors:	Collins, Harold A, Jacobs, J Kenneth
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Copyright by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated 01-03-1961
Subjects:	Arteries - injuries Humans Old Medline Vascular System Injuries Wounds, Nonpenetrating ARTERIES/wounds and injuries
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Summary:	Arterial injuries in association with blunt, non-penetrating trauma are recognized with increasing frequency. While the arteries of the extremities are most commonly involved, visceral arteries are occasionally affected. Partial disruption of the arterial wall with thrombosis is the most frequent injury. Arteriography has assumed increasing importance in defining the site and extent of peripheral arterial injuries. Failure to diagnose such injuries early can lead to irreversible ischemic changes or death. The most effective treatment for such injuries is early exploration and re-establishment of arterial continuity.
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ISSN:	0021-9355 1535-1386
DOI:	10.2106/00004623-196143020-00005