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World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Review

Delayed rupture of a pseudoaneurysm in the brachial artery of a burn reconstruction patient

Authors: Jun Yong Lee, Hyeri Kim, Ho Kwon, Sung-No Jung

Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

A brachial artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare but serious condition that can be limb threatening. A number of reports have found that it may be the result of damage to the blood vessels around the brachial artery, either directly or indirectly, due to trauma or systemic diseases. We present our experience of delayed pseudoaneurysm rupture of the brachial artery in a rehabilitation patient with burns of the upper extremity who underwent fasciotomy and musculocutaneous flap coverage. We also provide a review of the brachial artery pseudoaneurysm.
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Metadata
Title
Delayed rupture of a pseudoaneurysm in the brachial artery of a burn reconstruction patient
Authors
Jun Yong Lee
Hyeri Kim
Ho Kwon
Sung-No Jung
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-7922-8-21

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