Pseudoaneurysm following femoral fracture.
If the physician is aware of this diagnosis and maintains an appropriate level of suspicion and low threshold to commence duplex evaluation. The potential morbidity of a fracture-induced traumatic pseudoaneurysm can be minimized.
Cordover
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Allegheny University Hospital, Hahnemann, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Philadelphia, Penn., USA.
Israelite
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Berman
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D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001858:Bone Nails; D005263:Femoral Artery; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography