Iatrogenic false aneurysm in slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
A 15-year-old male underwent pinning of bilateral grade III slipped capital femoral epiphyses. The pins were left long, and on one side a false aneurysm subsequently formed. If pins are placed anteriorly, protrusion should be kept to a minimum.
D000293:Adolescent; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000601:surgery*; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D005270:Femur Head / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography