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Giant Anterior Tibial Artery Pseudoaneurysm Successfully Treated on the USNS Mercy.

Authors :
McDonald, Victoria S
Thompson, Kimberly A
Casey, Kevin M
Source :
Military Medicine; January 2017, Vol. 182 Issue: 1-2 pe1678-e1680, 3p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The need for an experienced vascular surgeon in the combat setting is not questioned; however, there is a paucity of literature exploring the utility of vascular surgery during an elective humanitarian mission. We herein present a case of a post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the anterior tibial artery treated in the context of a humanitarian mission during Pacific Partnership 2015 aboard the United States Naval Ship Mercy. This case report demonstrates the necessity and unique opportunities for vascular surgeons to participate in humanitarian surgery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00264075 and 1930613X
Volume :
182
Issue :
1-2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Military Medicine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs51348673
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7205/MILMED-D-16-00130