Pseudoaneurysm and penetrating trauma.
Three patients who developed pseudoaneurysms following penetrating vascular injuries are presented. Attention is drawn to the variable period of time between the initial injury and presentation. The necessity of maintaining an awareness of this problem is emphasized.
Morrison
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Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D002648:Child; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016909:Tibial Arteries / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*