Compartment syndrome as a late presentation of brachial artery pseudoaneurysm following shaft of humerus fracture.

Authors :: Das SS
Behera S
Das G
Patro BP
Source :: BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2019 Mar 14; Vol. 12 (3). Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Mar 14.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: Peripheral artery pseudoaneurysm is rare in upper extremities compared with lower extremities. Early diagnosis and prompt management are two cornerstones of successful outcomes in these cases. Delay can lead to limb and life-threatening complications. We present a case of compartment syndrome of upper limb as a sequel to pseudoaneurysm of brachial artery for which we had to do shoulder disarticulation. The patient recovered uneventfully.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

Subjects :: Aged
Amputation, Surgical methods
Brachial Artery diagnostic imaging
Compartment Syndromes diagnosis
Compartment Syndromes surgery
Early Diagnosis
Humans
Male
Rare Diseases
Treatment Outcome
Aneurysm, False pathology
Brachial Artery pathology
Compartment Syndromes etiology
Humeral Fractures complications

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