Iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm of the lateral femoral circumflex artery following antegrade intramedullary femur nailing: a case report
Few cases of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm or its branches have been reported following intramedullary nailing of femur fractures. The occurrence of a false aneurysm of the lateral femoral circumflex artery (LFCA) for such a fracture has never been reported so far. We report a case of a young male w...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Published: |
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
2024
|
| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118027/ https://www.cureus.com/articles/112103-iatrogenic-pseudoaneurysm-of-the-lateral-femoral-circumflex-artery-following-antegrade-intramedullary-femur-nailing-a-case-report |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | Few cases of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm or its branches have been reported following intramedullary nailing of femur fractures. The occurrence of a false aneurysm of the lateral femoral circumflex artery (LFCA) for such a fracture has never been reported so far. We report a case of a young male with a delayed presentation of right thigh swelling following an antegrade interlocking nail femur. Ultrasonography and CT angiography of the right thigh confirmed a pseudoaneurysm communicating with LFCA. After unsuccessful ultrasound-guided compression therapy, the patient underwent embolization of the right LFCA pseudoaneurysm by an interventional radiologist. Although intramedullary nailing is considered a safe procedure, a pseudoaneurysm should be suspected when the patient presents with a painful swelling after the surgery. Glue embolization of the artery should be considered as one of the treatment options, as it yields favorable outcomes with less morbidity. |
|---|