The reconstruction of major femoral vessels in a four-year-old girl wounded with shrapnel

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 1993 Jun;34(3):267-9.

Abstract

A four-year-old girl who sustained an explosive injury to the femoral artery and vein underwent vascular reconstruction. An allograft was used as a substitute conduit for both the artery and the vein. Eight months after reconstruction there was no pulse deficit and decrease in systolic blood pressure, nor were there any signs of venous obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blast Injuries / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Child, Preschool
  • Croatia
  • Emergencies
  • Female
  • Femoral Artery / injuries*
  • Femoral Artery / surgery
  • Femoral Vein / injuries*
  • Femoral Vein / surgery
  • Humans
  • Leg Injuries / surgery*
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Warfare*

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene