Isolated iliac vein injury from blunt trauma.
A case of isolated iliac vein disruption from blunt abdominal trauma is described. Hypotension and the presence of a massively swollen lower extremity suggested the diagnosis. Dissection of the femoral vein allowed us to use venography to delineate the injury and to gain proximal inflow control. A 4 cm longitudinal tear of the external iliac vein was identified and repaired. No other cases of isolated iliac vein injury from blunt trauma could be identified.
Buice
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Department of General Surgery, Charlotte Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, NC 28232.
Hollenbeck
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McElwee
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000601:surgery*