Late presentation of axillary arterial ischemia following a gunshot wound: Case report.
JOURNAL DE MÉDECINE VASCULAIRE 2019;
44:350-353. [PMID:
31474347 DOI:
10.1016/j.jdmv.2019.05.001]
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Abstract
Penetrating injuries of axillary artery are uncommon and associated with high mortality and morbidity rate. Clinical presentation of these injuries may vary; therefore, a high index of suspicion is essential. We are reporting a case of late presentation of axillary arterial ischemia, 10 days after a gunshot wound, which occurred to a 20-year-old male. The patient was treated successfully with open surgical intervention.
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