title: Neurovascular complications in supracondylar humeral fractures in children.
abstract: In a retrospective study, 18 patients with neurovascular complications of supracondylar humeral fractures are presented. Adequate diagnosis, therapeutic procedures, and prognosis are discussed, together with a review of literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, University of Nijmegen, Sint Radboudziekenhuis, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: van Vugt
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Severijnen
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Festen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D007223:Infant; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures