Posterior elbow dislocation combined with subadventitial rupture of the brachial artery: interposition with the use of the autologous basilic vein.
The authors describe a relatively rare avulsion injury of the brachial artery complicating elbow dislocation in a young man, together with the relevant diagnostics and treatment. In the discussion, they deal with the symptomatology of artery injuries and available examination methods, suggesting an appropriate treatment algorithm.
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. mslais@seznam.cz
Marek
M
Slais
M
M
Spacek
V
V
Rohn
P
P
Mitás
J
J
Tosovský
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D014680:Veins / Q000637:transplantation*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries