Embolisation of a traumatic aneurysm of the posterior circumflex humeral artery in a volleyball player

Authors
Vlychou, M Spanomichos, G Chatziioannou, A Georganas, M Zavras, GM
Citation
M. Vlychou et al., Embolisation of a traumatic aneurysm of the posterior circumflex humeral artery in a volleyball player, BR J SP MED, 35(2), 2001, pp. 136-137
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
ISSN journal
03063674 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
136 - 137
Database
ISI
SICI code
0306-3674(200104)35:2<136:EOATAO>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Repetitive minor vascular injuries caused by physical activity in athletes may lead to ischaemia of the upper extremities. In volleyball players in pa rticular, traumatic aneurysm of the posterior circumflex humeral artery has been reported to be a cause of ischaemia of the arm and hand. Such an aneu rysm is described here; it was treated successfully with endovascular embol isation.