Delayed axillary artery pseudoaneurysm as an isolated consequence to anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
Injury to the axillary artery after anterior shoulder dislocation is a very rare occurrence; although infrequently seen as an iatrogenic complication, very few cases have been reported. We describe a case of delayed axillary artery pseudoaneurysm, presenting as single complication after anterior shoulder dislocation reduction, which was successfully managed by surgical intervention-resection-anastomosis. Although uncommon, pseudoaneurysms should not be forgotten after trivial trauma. The early diagnosis of upper-limb pseudoaneurysms should prevent the risk of vascular and neurological compromises with potential serious long-term sequelae.
Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital, Caen, France.
Laura
L
Palcau
Djelloul
D
Gouicem
Julie
J
Dufranc
Elise
E
Mackowiak
Ludovic
L
Berger
D000368:Aged; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D057210:Delayed Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D057772:Vascular System Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery