Pseudoaneurysm of the anterior tibial artery: A rare complication of proximal tibial steinman pin insertion
2011
Pseudoaneurysm of the Anterior Tibial Artery from Steinmann Pin Insertion
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Author Information
Author(s): Suri Tarun, Dabas Vineet, Sural Sumit, Dhal Anil
Primary Institution: Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India
Conclusion
The case highlights a significant complication of anterior tibial artery injury resulting from a common orthopedic procedure.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient experienced profuse bleeding and swelling after the pin insertion.
- Diagnosis was confirmed through MR angiogram.
- Surgical intervention involved excision of the aneurysmal sac and repair of the artery.
Takeaway
A boy got a rare injury to a blood vessel from a common leg surgery, but doctors were able to fix it and he healed well.
Methodology
The patient underwent an MR angiogram for diagnosis and surgical excision of the aneurysmal sac with vessel wall repair.
Participant Demographics
An 18-year-old boy.
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