Surgical management of peripheral artery pseudoaneurysm following orthopedic trauma: a report of 14 cases

ConclusionEarly diagnosis of pseudoaneurysm requires knowledge and a high index of suspicion. Surgical reconstruction of major arteries should always be done and ligation of major vessels can lead to catastrophes. Excision of pseudoaneurysm can be done when minor arteries are involved with the presence of good collateral circulation.Level of StudyLevel IV Study.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research