Fibrous contracture of the elbow following cannulation of the antecubital fossa vein.
A case of flexion contracture of the elbow resulting from thrombophlebitis is described. Thrombophlebitis is a recognised complication following cannulation of the antecubital fossa vein. In severe cases a tender fibrous band is palpable. There are no previous reports of a contracture deformity occurring from such a fibrous band. This case therefore presents an unusual clinical manifestation of thrombophlebitis not previously described.
Saab
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Accident & Emergency Department, Stockport Infirmary, Cheshire, UK.
Kurdy
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Birkinshaw
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D000328:Adult; D001782:Blood Donors; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology*; D004551:Elbow Joint; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications