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Axillary artery injury with minimally displaced fracture of the neck of the humerus. J Trauma 1983 May;23(5):431-3

Date

05/01/1983

Pubmed ID

6854682

DOI

10.1097/00005373-198305000-00014

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0020511491 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   24 Citations

Abstract

A case of axillary artery injury resulting from a minimally displaced fracture of the neck of the humerus is reported. Very few such injuries have been reported previously. The mechanism of injury can be from sharp bony fragments, overstretching of the artery especially when atheromatous, or torn intima. Angiography should be performed, followed by exploration where indicated.

Author List

Hayes JM, Van Winkle GN

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Accidents, Home
Adult
Axillary Artery
Female
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Closed
Humans
Radiography
Shoulder Fractures
Thrombosis