Saccular Aneurysm in Arm Secondary to Accidental Arterial Puncture

Abstract We present a rare case of saccular aneurysm localised in the arm of a breast-feeding baby, secondary to accidental arterial puncture. Colour Doppler echography showed a cystic lesion with turbulent arterial flow related to the humeral artery. Complete surgical resection of the aneurysm was...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of pediatric surgery 2003-08, Vol.13 (4), p.266-267
Hauptverfasser:	Valladares Mendias, J. C., Castejón Casado, F. J., Fernandez Valades, R., Jimenez Alvarez, C., Sánchez López-Tello, C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging Aneurysm - etiology Aneurysm - surgery Arm Biological and medical sciences Blood and lymphatic vessels Brachial Artery - diagnostic imaging Brachial Artery - surgery Cardiology. Vascular system Case Report Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous General aspects Humans Infant Male Medical sciences Needlestick Injuries - complications Treatment Outcome Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color Vascular Surgical Procedures - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract We present a rare case of saccular aneurysm localised in the arm of a breast-feeding baby, secondary to accidental arterial puncture. Colour Doppler echography showed a cystic lesion with turbulent arterial flow related to the humeral artery. Complete surgical resection of the aneurysm was achieved.
ISSN:	0939-7248 1439-359X
DOI:	10.1055/s-2003-42246