Inferior epigastric artery avulsion: a fracture table complication.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The use of traction as an aid to fracture reduction and treatment is well recognized. We present a patient with a complex subtrochanteric femoral fracture that was reduced and fixed using traction on a fracture table. This led to avulsion of the contralateral inferior epigastric artery and life-threatening hemorrhage that necessitated operative intervention.
Medical subject headings
- Epigastric Arteries
- Femoral Fractures
- Fractures, Closed
- Intraoperative Complications
Anatomy
- femur