Fatal axillary artery injury following anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
A case of longitudinal tearing of the axillary artery is reported following anterior dislocation of the shoulder in an 87-year old woman, resulting in fatal haemorrhage. Atherosclerosis of the axillary artery and a history of previous dislocation of the affected shoulder were predisposing factors.
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Department of Surgery, Ostra Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.
Angerås
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications*