Surgical treatment of pulseless pediatric supracondylar humerus fracture
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Surgical treatment of pulseless pediatric supracondylar humerus fracture

Int J Cardiovasc Acad 2017;3(1):31-33 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcac.2017.05.002
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Abstract

Supracondylar humerus fractures in childhood may be accompanied by a vascular injury that is worse than the fracture. The early recognition of the vascular complications is crucial to perform an adequate, and rapid treatment that provides a good prognosis. Early and precise treatment of acute vascular injuries is necessary to avoid a delaywhich may lead to a permanent disability. In this article, a pediatric case of supracondylar humerus fracture with a brachial artery impairment and the successful surgical treatment is presented.

Keywords: Pediatric Humerus fracture Brachial artery Injury