Simple and safe treatment of pretibial haematoma in elderly patients.
A simple and safe technique is described for evacuation of pretibial haematoma in elderly patients. A Yankauer sucker attached to the wall suction is used to evacuate the haematoma under local anaesthesia. This technique is used in the accident and emergency department and the ward.
Karthikeyan
G S
GS
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull, UK.
Vadodaria
S
S
Stanley
P R W
PR
D004630:Emergencies; D006406:Hematoma / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation