Diagnosis of vascular injury in children with supracondylar fractures of the humerus.
Four children with suspected vascular injury after supracondylar fractures of the humerus are presented. A noninvasive technique has been used in the diagnosis of vascular injury. A simple non-invasive method using the Doppler equipment connected to a spectrum analyser may exclude the need for arteriography and surgical exploration.
D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography