Pseudoaneurysm of the ulnar artery occurring after fracture of the distal radius and ulna: a case report

J Hand Surg Am. 1998 Sep;23(5):933-7. doi: 10.1016/S0363-5023(98)80176-7.

Abstract

A case of pseudoaneurysm of the ulnar artery occurring after distal radius and ulna fracture is presented. This case illustrates an uncommon complication following a fairly common injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Angiography
  • Casts, Surgical
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fracture Fixation / methods
  • Hip Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Fractures / surgery
  • Humans
  • Multiple Trauma / complications*
  • Radius Fractures / complications*
  • Radius Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Radius Fractures / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ulna Fractures / complications*
  • Ulna Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Ulna Fractures / therapy
  • Ulnar Artery*
  • Wrist Injuries / complications*
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Injuries / therapy