Late vascular complication after fracture of the proximal humerus.
A case of late vascular complication after a fracture of the proximal humerus is presented. The main clinical feature was neurological loss of the brachial plexus, while angiography showed no rupture or false aneurysm. The long delay before surgical intervention caused irreversible damage to the nerves. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are emphasized.
Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden.
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Hildingsson
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Toolanen
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Hedlund
D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging