Use of a Javid™ shunt in the management of axillary artery injury as a complication of fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus: a case report
2008
Using a Javid Shunt for Axillary Artery Injury Treatment
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Suttie Stuart A, Mofidi Reza, Howd Alison, Griffiths Gareth D
Primary Institution: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
Conclusion
The Javid™ shunt is effective for restoring blood flow and can be used temporarily while waiting for definitive revascularization after a fracture.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a delayed presentation of axillary artery pseudoaneurysm after a humeral fracture.
- The Javid™ shunt was used to maintain blood flow during surgery.
- Postoperative scans showed satisfactory function of the vein graft.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special tube called a Javid™ shunt can help fix a serious arm injury by keeping blood flowing while doctors fix the broken bone.
Methodology
The case involved a surgical procedure using a Javid™ shunt during open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured humerus.
Participant Demographics
An 82-year-old white woman with a history of alcohol abuse.
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