Arterial complication by using an axillary crutch.

Authors
Tiesenhausen, K Amann, W Koch, G Kern, M Scholz, R
Citation
K. Tiesenhausen et al., Arterial complication by using an axillary crutch., Z ORTHOP GR, 138(6), 2000, pp. 544-546
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ORTHOPADIE UND IHRE GRENZGEBIETE
ISSN journal
00443220 → ACNP
Volume
138
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
544 - 546
Database
ISI
SICI code
0044-3220(200011/12)138:6<544:ACBUAA>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Background: Of all upper extremity emboli, up to twenty percent arise from an arterial, not a cardiac source. Method: We report about a patient with r ecurrent embolism, caused by an axillary crutch-induced aneurysm of the axi llary artery. Result: After revascularisation by embolectomy and axillo-bra chial vein graft bypass, the patient was free of symptoms. Conclusion: Angi ography and duplex scanning were necessary for the correct diagnosis.