Pseudoaneurysm of the profunda femoris artery: a rare complication of femoral intertrochanteric fracture fixation
Tóm tắt
Profunda femoris artery pseudo aneurysm is a rare occurrence following fractures of the proximal femur or their surgical fixation. They usually present late because of the deep position of the artery. Patients present with a painful expansile mass in the thigh with or without progressive anaemia. Modalities such as ultrasound scanning may aid in diagnosis but CT arteriography is used mostly for accurate diagnosis and intervention. We report a case of delayed presentation of profunda femoris pseudo aneurysm following dynamic hip screw fixation for intertrochanteric femur fracture.
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