Case of the week

Radial Artery Repair Post-Radius Fracture Fixation

A patient presented with a radial artery injury, likely sustained during internal fixation for a fractured radius bone. Such an injury can compromise blood flow to the hand and forearm, necessitating urgent intervention. The procedure involved meticulous surgical exploration to identify the precise site and extent of the arterial damage. Subsequent repair of the radial …

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Ruptured AV Fistula – A Vascular Emergency Managed Successfully

A patient presented with sudden bleeding and swelling over a matured AV fistula site in the upper limb. On clinical evaluation, a rupture of the arteriovenous (AV) fistula was diagnosed — a rare but serious complication in patients with long-term dialysis access. Immediate surgical exploration was performed. Dissection was done carefully to identify the site …

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This is a case of injury to Right Lower limb due to Toad traffic accident.

This is a case of injury to Right Lower limb due to Toad traffic accident. Evaluation revealed fractured tibia and fibula with vascular compromise of Right Peroneal and Right Posterior Tibial artery. Right anterior tibial artery was found to be intact . Emergency operation was planned in which bone fixation was followed by vascular reconstruction. …

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Many CKD patients on Haemodialysis present with AV fistula Aneurysms.

Many CKD patients on hemodialysis present with AV fistula Aneurysms. The cause of AV fistula Aneurysms ranges from Infection(above case), High Blood Pressure, Poor technique of AV Fistula Formation, and many other causes. These cases need immediate attention and repair, as Aneurysm rupture can be a life-threatening event. In the above case, an aneurysm was …

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