Traumatic infected pseudoaneurysm of the hand.
A rare case of ruptured infected pseudoaneurysm of the hand resulting from penetrating trauma is reported. The patient was seen initially with an acute infection of the hand associated with pulsatile bleeding. Diagnostic evaluation should include arteriography as a guide for the operative plan.
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Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington 40536-0084.
D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*