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Li YH, Liu M, Zhou C, Tan L. Delayed femoral artery injury caused by heterotopic ossification: a rare case report and review of the literature. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:485. [PMID: 38902664 PMCID: PMC11191293 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07609-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Arterial injury caused by heterotopic ossification (HO) following fractures is rarely reported, yet it can have catastrophic consequences. This case report presents a unique instance of femoral artery injury and hematoma organization, occurring a decade after intramedullary nail fixation for a femoral shaft fracture complicated by HO. CASE PRESENTATION A 56-year-old male presented with right femoral artery injury and organized hematoma, a decade after suffering bilateral femoral shaft fractures with mild head injury in a traffic accident. He had received intramedullary nailing for the right femoral shaft fracture and plate fixation for the left side in a local hospital. Physical examination revealed two firm, palpable masses with clear boundaries, limited mobility, and no tenderness. Peripheral arterial pulses were intact. Radiography demonstrated satisfactory fracture healing, while a continuous high-density shadow was evident along the inner and posterior aspect of the right thigh. Computed tomography angiography identified a large mixed-density mass (16.8 × 14.8 × 20.7 cm) on the right thigh's medial side, featuring central calcification and multiple internal calcifications. The right deep femoral artery coursed within this mass, with a smaller lesion noted on the posterior thigh. Surgical consultation with a vascular surgeon led to planned intervention. The smaller mass was completely excised, but the larger one partially, as it encased the femoral artery. The inability to remove all HO was due to excessive bleeding. Postoperatively, the patient experienced no complications, and one-year follow-up revealed a favorable recovery with restoration of full right lower limb mobility. CONCLUSION This case underscores the potential gravity of vascular injury associated with heterotopic ossification. Surgeons should remain vigilant regarding the risk of vascular injury during HO excision.
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- Yan-Hui Li
- Department of Cardiology and Echocardiography, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, the First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, the First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, the First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China.
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Migliorini F, Cocconi F, Schipper I, Ten Duis K, Marzi I, Komadina R, Hildebrand F, Wendt K. Arterial angioembolisation versus pre-peritoneal pelvic packing in haemodynamically unstable patients with complex pelvic fractures: a meta-analysis. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2023:10.1007/s00068-023-02389-4. [PMID: 37962595 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-023-02389-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Angioembolisation (AE) and/or pre-peritoneal pelvic packing (PPP) may be necessary for patients with complex pelvic fractures who are haemodynamically unstable. However, it remains unclear whether AE or PPP should be performed as an initial intervention and ongoing debates exist. This meta-analysis aimed to compare AE versus PPP in haemodynamically unstable patients with acute pelvic fractures. The primary outcomes of interest were to compare in-hospital mortality rate and number of blood units transfused. Secondary outcomes included evaluating differences in the time from diagnosis to treatment, as well as the length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital. METHODS All clinically relevant studies comparing AE versus PPP in patients with complex pelvic fractures and haemodynamic instability were accessed. The 2020 PRISMA guidelines were followed. In September 2023, the following databases were accessed: PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Embase, without constraint. RESULTS Data from 320 patients were collected (AE: 174; PPP: 146). The mean age on admission was 47.4 ± 7.2 years. The mean Injury Severity Score (ISS) on admission was 43.5 + 5.4 points. Baseline comparability was observed in ISS (P = 0.5, Table 3) and mean age (P = 0.7, Table 3). No difference was reported in mortality rate (P = 0.2) or rate of blood units transfused (P = 0.3). AE had a longer mean time to the procedure of 44.6 min compared to PPP (P = 0.04). The mean length of ICU and hospital stay were similar in both groups. CONCLUSION Despite the longer mean time from admission to the procedure, no significant differences were found between AE and PPP in terms of in-hospital mortality, blood units transfused, or length of ICU, and hospital stay. These findings should be interpreted considering the limitations of the present study. High-quality comparative research is strongly warranted. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, meta-analysis.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 39100, Bolzano, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 39100, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Balcerzak A, Hajdys J, Shane Tubbs R, Karauda P, Georgiev GP, Olewnik Ł. Clinical importance of variability in the branching pattern of the internal iliac artery - An updated and comprehensive review with a new classification proposal. Ann Anat 2021; 239:151837. [PMID: 34601060 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2021.151837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The main aim of this study is to present, describe and compare the most significant anatomical classifications of the internal iliac artery (IIA) and its branches, their pros and cons, to relate them to clinical practice and note their clinical importance, and to offer a new classification based on number of main vessels origins. Many classifications covering the detailed morphology of the IIA have been developed, focusing on the destination of vessels making it possible to determine the name and type of branching precisely. However, because the allocation criteria are overdetailed and of doubtful accuracy, these classifications have become impractical for clinical practice and advanced statistical calculations. The argument of this research paper is that highly variable vascularized regions should be classified from either an anatomical point of view to determine detailed morphology aspects or a clinical perspective. Presented classification proposes unification of many branching types presented among various classifications, which look identical when determining the origin pattern from the main vessel and differ only in the destination point of the vessel, what brings clarity and increases the statistical usefulness of the collected data. This should translate into better cooperation between scientists and clinicians and thus benefit patients. The paper proposes a new, clinically useful classification based on the model of vessel origins from the main stem. The IIA is the main vascular supply to the pelvic region, so precise knowledge of origin and its branching pattern is essential for all clinicians, especially for general and orthopaedic surgeons, gynecologists, obstetricians and urologists.
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- Adrian Balcerzak
- Department of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Poland.
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- Department of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Poland.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA; Department of Neurosurgery and Ochsner Neuroscience Institute, Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, LA, USA; Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, Grenada; Department of Structural and Cellular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA; Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA; University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Department of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Poland.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Queen Giovanna-ISUL, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Department of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Poland.
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Variations in branching patterns of internal iliac artery according to Adachi's classification - Literature review and presentation of a case. TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH IN ANATOMY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2021.100119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Incidence rate and topography of intra-pelvic arterial lesions associated with high-energy blunt pelvic ring injuries: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Emerg Med 2021; 21:75. [PMID: 34193049 PMCID: PMC8243444 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-021-00470-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to determine the rate and topography of intra-pelvic arterial lesions associated with high-energy blunt pelvic ring injuries (PRI). Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted in a level I trauma center serving 500,000 inhabitants. A total of 127 consecutive patients with high-energy blunt PRI were included between January 1st, 2014 and December 31st, 2017. Every patient had a total body or thoraco-abdominal computed tomography scan including contrast enhanced arterial sequences. A board-certified radiologist reviewed all the vascular images and precisely described every intra-pelvic arterial lesion in terms of localization. Complete pelvic series (standard radiographs and fine cut computed tomography images) were reviewed by three board-certified orthopedic surgeons experienced in PRI management, and Young and Burgess and AO/OTA classifications were determined. Demographic, clinical, therapeutic and outcome data were extracted from the institutional severely injured patients’ registry. Results Patients’ mean age was 45.3 years and 58.3% were males. Fifteen (11.8%) had a total of 21 intra-pelvic arterial lesions: seven lesions of the obturator artery, four of the superior gluteal artery, three of the inferior gluteal artery, two of the vesical artery, and one of each of the following arteries: internal iliac, internal pudendal, fifth lumbar, lateral sacral, ilio-lumbar. These lesions occurred in 8.6% of lateral compression injuries, 33.3% of anteroposterior compression injuries and 23.5% of vertical shear and combined mechanism injuries (Young and Burgess classification, p = 0.003); and in 0% of type A injuries, 9.9% of type B injuries and 35% of type C injuries (AO/OTA classification, p = 0.001). Patients with an intra-pelvic arterial lesion were more likely to present with pre-hospital hemodynamic instability (p = 0.046) and to need packed red blood cells transfusion within the first 24 h (p = 0.023; they needed a mean of 7.53 units vs. 1.88, p = 0.0016); however, they did not have a worst outcome in terms of complications or mortality. Conclusions This systematic study found an 11.8% rate of intra-pelvic arterial lesion related to high-energy blunt PRI. The obturator, superior gluteal and inferior gluteal arteries were most often injured. These findings are important for the aggressive management of high-energy blunt PRI. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12873-021-00470-y.
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Marmor M, El Naga AN, Barker J, Matz J, Stergiadou S, Miclau T. Management of Pelvic Ring Injury Patients With Hemodynamic Instability. Front Surg 2020; 7:588845. [PMID: 33282907 PMCID: PMC7688898 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.588845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Pelvic ring injuries (PRI) are among the most difficult injuries to deal with in orthopedic trauma. When these injuries are accompanied by hemodynamic instability their management becomes significantly more complex. A methodical assessment and expeditious triage are required for these patients followed by adequate resuscitation. A major triage decision is whether these patients should undergo arterial embolization in the angiography suit or prompt packing and pelvic stabilization in the operating room. Patient characteristics, fracture type and injury characteristics are taken into consideration in the decision-making process. In this review we discuss the acute evaluation, triage and management of PRIs associated with hemodynamic instability. An evidence based and protocol driven approach is necessary in order to achieve optimal outcomes in these patients.
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- Meir Marmor
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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