Closed posterolateral elbow dislocation without fracture leading to complete brachial artery rupture

Autor: Ververidis, Athanasios, KOUGIOUMTZIS, IOANNIS, Chatzipapas, Christos, Argyriou, Christos, Tottas, Stylianos, Tilkeridis, Konstantinos, Georgiadis, George S.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Folia Medica 63(4): 595-600
ISSN: 1314-2143
0204-8043
Popis: Traumatic vascular injury of the brachial artery by closed posterolateral complete elbow dislocation, without fracture is an unusual injury. Based on clinical and radiological evidence, emergency treatment is necessary.We present a case of complete brachial artery rupture, with a clot resulting from a closed posterolateral elbow dislocation, without fracture. We report the early assessment and operative treatment.A brachial artery injury due to a closed elbow dislocation, without fracture is uncommon. The diagnosis poses a dilemma and the operation is a challenge. It is addressed by Orthopaedic and Vascular team.
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