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Arterial injuries in children

J D Richardson, M Fallat, H S Nagaraj

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pediatric arterial injuries from trauma, including gunshot and blunt force, can be successfully repaired. Early surgical intervention and vascular repair in children yield excellent long-term patency and outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric vascular surgery
    • Trauma surgery
    • Vascular trauma in children

    Background:

    • Major arterial injuries in children are uncommon but serious complications of trauma.
    • Gunshot wounds, blunt trauma, and iatrogenic injuries are primary causes of pediatric vascular damage.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the outcomes of surgical repair for major arterial injuries in pediatric patients.
    • To determine the efficacy and long-term patency of vascular repairs in children.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 29 pediatric patients with major arterial injuries.
    • Surgical repair techniques included resection with primary anastomosis or interposition grafting.
    • Vascular injuries were categorized by mechanism (gunshot, blunt, sharp, arteriographic).

    Main Results:

    • The femoral artery was the most frequently injured vessel, followed by brachial and carotid arteries.
    • Two patients experienced graft thrombosis requiring reoperation; both were successfully rendered patent.
    • All vascular repairs demonstrated patency at one-year follow-up; one patient had limb length disparity due to nerve injury.

    Conclusions:

    • Early surgical exploration and repair of pediatric arterial injuries are associated with excellent outcomes.
    • Vascular repair in children, even for severe trauma, can achieve high rates of long-term patency.
    • Prompt intervention is crucial for managing pediatric vascular trauma effectively.

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