Prední luxace humeru komplikovaná trombózou arteria axillaris--kazuistika
[Anterior luxation of the humerus complicated by thrombosis of the axillary artery--a case review]
Language Czech Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article
PubMed
18214148
- MeSH
- Axillary Artery * MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Shoulder Dislocation complications diagnosis therapy MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Thrombosis diagnosis etiology MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- English Abstract MeSH
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
The authors report on a rare complication of humeral luxations, thrombosis of the axillary artery. They present a literature overview to discuss possible causes and mechanisms of venous complications. Although humeral luxations are very frequently diagnosed in traumatological departments, vascular complications are rare. Therefore, thorough examination of every single patient is a must, taking the above possibility into consideration.