Pseudoaneurysm of the Common Digital Artery with Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Surgical Findings

• Published in: Annals of vascular surgery Vol. 42; pp. 304.e7 - 304.e10
• Main Authors: Sayit, Emrah, M.D, Bagir, Melih, M.D, Tanrivermis Sayit, Asli, M.D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01-07-2017
• Subjects: Adult; Aneurysm, False - diagnostic imaging; Aneurysm, False - etiology; Aneurysm, False - physiopathology; Aneurysm, False - surgery; Arteries - diagnostic imaging; Arteries - injuries; Arteries - physiopathology; Arteries - surgery; Fingers - blood supply; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Predictive Value of Tests; Regional Blood Flow; Surgery; Treatment Outcome; Vascular System Injuries - diagnostic imaging; Vascular System Injuries - etiology; Vascular System Injuries - physiopathology; Vascular System Injuries - surgery; Wounds, Penetrating - complications; Common digital artery; magnetic resonanace imaging; pseudoaneurysm; hand
• ISSN: 0890-5096; 1615-5947
• DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.03.165

Abstract Pseudoaneurysms are rare and are most commonly caused by blunt trauma. Taking a clinical history and doing an examination are very helpful to clinicians in making a diagnosis. Also, imaging methods are very useful in distinguishing a pseudoaneurysm from soft-tissue tumors. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in preventing the development of possible complications. The treatment approach varies according to the localization and the size of the lesion, and the presence of complications. We present a case — with imaging and surgical findings — of a pseudoaneurysm in a 27-year-old male in the second web interval after a penetrating trauma.