Profunda femoris arterial laceration secondary to intertrochanteric hip fracture fragments: a case report.
A 54-year-old man incurred a major arterial injury from intertrochanteric fracture fragments. Brisk bleeding from such an injury may not be controllable through the incision used for internal fixation of the hip fracture. A separate standard vertical groin incision allows exploration, control of bleeding, and repair of either superficial or deep femoral arterial systems.
D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography