A vascular lesion in hip revision arthroplasty: a case report

Stefano Giaretta1, Gian Mario Micheloni2, Federico Mosconi3

  • 1Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, Ospedale San Bortolo, Vicenza. stefano.giaretta@gmail.com.

Vascular injuries during hip revision surgery can be life-threatening complications for patients. There are many aspects to consider when approaching this type of surgery for an optimal diagnostic and therapeutic strategy, as a careful planning with extensive preoperative investigations, a full attention during the surgical procedure and the use of suitable material for a proper treatment. This kind of surgery can require a dedicated and trained multidisciplinary team. We report a case of an acute intraoperative vascular lesion during an acetabular revision performed in a 55-years-old patient.