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Vascular trauma injury evaluation in Khorramabad, Iran: a cross-sectional study
Masoud Sharifian1, Atefeh Marzban2, Mania Beiranvand1
1Departments of General Surgery.
Insights
This study analyzed vascular trauma injuries in 233 patients, finding most were young males with upper extremity injuries from penetrating trauma. Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for improving outcomes in vascular trauma patients.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Vascular trauma significantly contributes to patient disability and mortality.
- Timely diagnosis and effective management are critical for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the epidemiological patterns of vascular trauma injuries.
- To understand the characteristics of patients with vascular trauma.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive retrospective study was conducted on 233 patients with vascular injuries.
- Data collected included injury type, cause, anatomical site, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
- Statistical analysis was performed using SPSSv22.
Main Results:
- The majority of patients (95.3%) were male, with a mean age of 29.15 years.
- Penetrating trauma (82.8%), particularly stab wounds (32.2%), was common.
- Upper extremity injuries (77.3%), specifically radial and ulnar arteries (63.1%), were most frequent. Loss of sensation (54.9%) was the most common sign.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the geographical patterns of vascular trauma is essential for healthcare planning.
- Training trauma surgeons and medical staff is vital for effective and timely management of vascular injuries.
Background:
Vascular trauma injuries are associated significantly with disabilities and mortality where prompt diagnosis and management are of great importance.
Objectives:
In this study, the authors aim to evaluate the pattern of vascular trauma injuries.
Methods:
This descriptive retrospective study was performed on patients with vascular injuries due to trauma referred to (Shohada Ashayer Hospital and Shahid Chamran Hospital, Khorramabad). Patients' files were evaluated for the following data: diagnostics, types of treatment and outcome, type of trauma, cause of trauma, anatomy of the injured site, duration of surgery, type of lesion, delayed complication, and requirement of revision surgery. The data obtained were descriptively evaluated using SPSSv22.
Results:
Of 233 patients studied, 95.3% were males. The mean age of the patients was 29.15±11.8 years. 82.8% of patients presented with penetrating trauma whereas 32.2% of patients had stab wound trauma. The most common sign at the time of referral was a loss of sensation in 54.9% of patients. Direct diagnosis based on clinical presentation was made in 79% of patients. The upper extremity was the most common site of vascular injury in 77.3% of patients with the involvement of radial and ulnar arteries, in 63.1%. 66.9% of patients underwent primary vascular repair, 92 received revision surgery, and 69 required blood transfusion.
Conclusion:
Epidemiological studies of vascular injury can help clinicians and local healthcare centres to understand the pattern of vascular trauma based on the geographical location and train trauma surgeons and medical staff to provide effective and timely management.
