title: Acute vascular injuries of the upper extremity.
abstract: Heightened awareness of the pathologic conditions resulting in acute vascular trauma will govern the success of management. A thorough examination with appropriate vascular studies followed by meticulous surgical intervention and a carefully monitored postoperative course avoids the associated complications of these challenging injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York.
authors.forename: K B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Raskin
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000293:injuries; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000293:injuries; D003161:Compartment Syndromes; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000601:surgery; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery