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Arterial Injuries In Lower Extremity Trauma – Outcomes Of A Single Center Study
Nunes, Celso; Lopes, Catarina; O'neill Pedrosa, João; Silva, Miguel; Orelhas, Luís; Sousa, JulianaObjectives: Femoropopliteal artery injury is a common and potentially life-threatening form of arterial injury in the lower extremities. Despite advancements in its management, there is still a considerable risk of amputation and death associated with these injuries. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis on the patients who received treatment for lower limb trauma and concomitant arterial injury at a L...
A closer look at aortic seat belt injuries: review of 52 cases published in the...
Silva, Eduardo; Constâncio, Vânia; Nunes, Celso; Baldaia, Leonor; Castro, Miguel; Orelhas, Luís; Moreira, Mário; Fonseca, ManuelINTRODUCTION: Seat belt aorta is a rare but often severe complication arising from blunt trauma with compression of the abdominal aorta against vertebrae. Seat belt sign is often present as an ecchymosis across the abdomen. The association with abdominal wall disruption and hollow viscus injury has been named seat belt triad; the presence of Chance fracture is sometimes considered a fourth component. METHODS: U...