Vascular complications of supracondylar humeral fractures in children

Shai Luria; Amir Sucar; Sharon Eylon; Ronit Pinchas-Mizrachi; Yacov Berlatzky; Haim Anner; Meir Liebergall; Shlomo Porat

doi:10.1097/01.bpb.0000236236.49646.03

Vascular complications of supracondylar humeral fractures in children

Shai Luria, Amir Sucar, Sharon Eylon, Ronit Pinchas-Mizrachi, Yacov Berlatzky, Haim Anner, Meir Liebergall, Shlomo Porat

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The purpose of this study was to analyze the vascular complications of 24 children with supracondylar humeral fractures treated in two affiliated hospitals and to propose a management plan. Exploration and repair of the brachial artery were undertaken in 11 of the 24 cases in which the pulse did not resume following reduction of the fracture. The repaired vessels were found to be patent on follow-up. Angiography was performed in six of the 24 cases and resulted in improved management in comparison with cases in which no angiography was performed. We believe that intra-operative angiography and vascular repair are indicated in most cases in which a palpable pulse does not resume after fracture reduction.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	133-143
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.bpb.0000236236.49646.03
State	Published - 1 Mar 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Angiography
Artery spasm
Supracondylar humeral fracture
Vascular injury

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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