Arteriography in peripheral vascular trauma

ABSTRACT

Fifty cases of angiographically demonstrated vascular injuries are reviewed, different types of vascular lesions were analyzed, and retrospectively correlated with the physical signs of arterial injury. Indications of arteriography in peripheral vascular trauma are discussed. It is concluded that arteriography should be done in cases of trauma when the wound is in the vicinity of a major vessel, regardless of negative signs of arterial injury