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[Axillary wound with complete vasculo-nervous section. Functional outcomes].
Mihaela Perţea1, S Luncă, C Moroşanu
1Facultatea de Medicină, Universitatea de Medicină si Farmacie Gr.T. Popa Iaşi.
Summary
Pediatric axillary wounds with complete neurovascular damage are rare. Surgical repair and rehabilitation led to excellent functional recovery in a 9-year-old boy, suggesting better outcomes in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Traumatology
- Neurovascular Reconstruction
Background:
- Axillary wounds with complete neurovascular division are uncommon, particularly in children.
- While surgical repair is recommended, severe neurological deficits can result, with recovery often being partial and prolonged in adults.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old boy sustained an axillary wound with complete transection of the axillary artery and multiple nerves (median, ulnar, radial, musculocutaneous, medial cutaneous nerve of arm).
Findings:
- The patient underwent vascular reconstruction using a venous graft and epiperineural nerve repair.
- Post-operative management included intensive kinetotherapy and physiotherapy.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for significant functional recovery in pediatric patients with extensive axillary neurovascular injuries.
- Early surgical intervention combined with comprehensive rehabilitation can lead to near-complete motor and sensory function restoration in children.
