
Bilateral vascular repair in a patient with multiple upper extremity injury presenting at a teaching hospital—Case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Samuel C. Okpechi,
Amina Ibrahim Abubakar
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the west african colleges of surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2276-6944
DOI - 10.4103/jwas.jwas_7_21
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , upper limb
Penetrating trauma to the upper extremity will usually result in vascular injuries, which mostly also involves nerves and tendons. Morbidity related to upper extremity vascular injuries usually occurs due to the associated injuries of the nerves, tendons, and bone. Early presentation to a trauma centre and prompt intervention will reduce morbidity associated with upper extremity vascular injuries.