title: [Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery].
abstract: Pseudoaneurysms of the superficial temporal artery (STA) are uncommon vascular lesions. Approximately 75% of them result from blunt trauma. Other etiological factors include penetrating wounds, iatrogenic trauma such as hair grafting and neurosurgical procedures. Thorough history and physical examination are often sufficient to make the diagnosis. Imaging studies are recommended for closer morphology and to rule out intracranial vascular communications and other possibilities in the differential diagnosis. We present successful treatment of a traumatic STA pseudoaneurysm with ultrasound-guided percutaneuous thrombin injection.
authors.forename: Henrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sandelin
authors.forename: Jukka
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holmberg
authors.forename: Jarkko
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lehtonen
authors.forename: Hannu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Huusari
authors.forename: Antti
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Korpela
mesh_terms: D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000293:injuries*; D013917:Thrombin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D006490:Hemostatics; D013917:Thrombin