Injuries of the axillary artery caused by fractures of the neck of the humerus.
Three patients are presented in whom the axillary artery was injured in combination with a simple fracture of the neck of the humerus. The pathological anatomy, symptomatology, diagnosis and treatment of these lesions are discussed with reference to our own experience.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography