Vascular Injury Associated with Blunt Trauma without Dislocation of the Knee
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 790-792, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
Failure to recognize popliteal artery injury and restore vessel continuity of flow after blunt trauma is a major cause of lower extremity amputation and morbidity. A high index of suspicion and early recognition of the injury are paramount for limb salvage. We experienced a rare case of poplitial artery occlusion with the presence of arterial pulses due to collateral circulation after blunt trauma. Expeditious revascularization was achieved by using posterior approach, allowing two surgical teams to work simultaneously. This case illustrates that, even in the absence of knee dislocation, surgeons must always consider the possibility of a popliteal artery damage whenever a blunt trauma near the knee.
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Asunto principal:
Arteria Poplítea
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Resultado del Tratamiento
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Luxación de la Rodilla
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Traumatismos de la Rodilla
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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