[Arterial injuries in lower leg fractures, a rare but severe complication].
Vascular injuries of the popliteal or crural arteries complicating tibial fractures are rare. They often lead to acute critical limb ischaemia requiring immediate invasive diagnostic procedures and surgical repair. To illuminate the acute situation of this combined injury two case histories are presented. A comprehensive surgical approach is mandatory to salvage the injured limb.
Baars
M W
MW
St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, afd. Heelkunde, Nieuwegein.
Beijneveld
W J
WJ
van Ramshorst
B
B
van de Pavoordt
H D
HD
D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
Arterieel vaatletsel bij onderbeenfracturen, een zeldzame doch ernstige complicatie.