title: Giant Anterior Tibial Artery Pseudoaneurysm Successfully Treated on the USNS Mercy.
abstract: The need for an experienced vascular surgeon in the combat setting is not questioned; however, there is a paucity of literature exploring the utility of vascular surgery during an elective humanitarian mission. We herein present a case of a post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the anterior tibial artery treated in the context of a humanitarian mission during Pacific Partnership 2015 aboard the United States Naval Ship Mercy. This case report demonstrates the necessity and unique opportunities for vascular surgeons to participate in humanitarian surgery.
authors.affiliation: Naval Medical Center San Diego,34730 Bob Wilson Drive, Building 3, San Diego, CA 92134.
authors.forename: Victoria S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: McDonald
authors.affiliation: Naval Medical Center San Diego,34730 Bob Wilson Drive, Building 3, San Diego, CA 92134.
authors.forename: Kimberly A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.affiliation: Naval Medical Center San Diego,34730 Bob Wilson Drive, Building 3, San Diego, CA 92134.
authors.forename: Kevin M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Casey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D055109:Ankle Brachial Index; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D012767:Ships; D016909:Tibial Arteries / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce