title: Pseudoaneurysm in injecting drug abusers: cases from India.
abstract: Pseudoaneurysm, a known complication of arterial needle puncture, is also an uncommon complication of parenteral drug abuse. India is currently witnessing an upsurge of abuse of injectable drugs. Five cases of pseudoaneurysm developing as a complication of intra-arterial drug abuse are reported. The need for early recognition and proper timely intervention is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Basu
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Mattoo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Malhotra
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Varma
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D003906:Developing Countries; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D007194:India; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D008297:Male; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D013287:Illicit Drugs; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs