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Layman JR, Benarroch-Gampel J, Sciarretta JD, Rajani RR, Muralidharan VJ, García-Toca M, Ramos CR. Identifying Risk Factors for Poor Outcomes Following Popliteal Vascular Injuries. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 109:309-315. [PMID: 39067847 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Popliteal artery injuries (PAIs) may have amputation rates as high as 20%. This study focuses on identifying risk factors associated with major amputations following PAIs in a large single-center cohort. Additionally, we assess the impact of repairing or ligating concomitant popliteal vein injuries. METHODS A retrospective chart review encompassing 2011 to 2023 was conducted at a large urban level 1 trauma center. Patients with PAIs were included. Demographics and clinical data were analyzed, and univariate and multivariate evaluations identified significant risk factors for amputation. In patients with concomitant popliteal vein injuries, we compared outcomes between those who underwent popliteal vein repair and ligation. RESULTS One hundred eighty eight patients with PAIs were identified; 10 underwent index amputation and were excluded. Univariate analysis followed by multivariate analysis revealed that obesity (P = 0.0132) and neurologic deficits on arrival (P = 0.0096) were associated with amputation. In the subgroup with popliteal vein injuries (N = 93), there was no significant difference in amputation rates between those who had vein repair (P = 0.21) and those who underwent ligation (P = 0.84) on logistic regression analysis. Likewise, popliteal vein ligation did not impact duration of fasciotomy closure (P = 0.20) or skin graft area (P = 0.48) based on linear regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that major amputations following PAIs are more likely in obese patients with neurologic deficits. It also suggests that venous ligation in cases of concomitant popliteal vein injuries does not significantly impact early limb salvage rate. Further research is needed to determine the optimal approach for managing concomitant popliteal vein injuries.
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- John R Layman
- Medical College of Georgia Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, Athens, GA, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA; Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA; Acute Care and Trauma Surgery, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA; Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA; Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA; Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Forsyth A, Haqqani MH, Alfson DB, Shaikh SP, Brea F, Richman A, Siracuse JJ, Rybin D, Farber A, Brahmbhatt TS. Long-term outcomes of autologous vein bypass for repair of upper and lower extremity major arterial trauma. J Vasc Surg 2024; 79:1339-1346. [PMID: 38301809 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.01.204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Autologous vein is the preferred bypass conduit for extremity arterial injuries owing to superior patency and low infection risk; however, long-term data on outcomes in civilians are limited. Our goal was to assess short- and long-term outcomes of autologous vein bypass for upper and lower extremity arterial trauma. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of patients with major extremity arterial injuries (2001-2019) at a level I trauma center. Demographics, injury and intervention details, and outcomes were recorded. Primary outcomes were primary patency at 1 year and 3 years. Secondary outcomes were limb function at 6 months, major amputation, and mortality. Multivariable analysis determined risk factors for functional impairment. RESULTS There were 107 extremity arterial injuries (31.8% upper and 68.2% lower) treated with autologous vein bypass. Mechanism was penetrating in 77% of cases, of which 79.3% were due to firearms. The most frequently injured vessels were the common and superficial femoral (38%), popliteal (30%), and brachial arteries (29%). For upper extremity trauma, concomitant nerve and orthopedic injuries were found in 15 (44.1%) and 11 (32.4%) cases, respectively. For lower extremities, concomitant nerve injuries were found in 10 (13.7%) cases, and orthopedic injuries in 31 (42.5%). Great saphenous vein was the conduit in 96% of cases. Immediate intraoperative bypass revision occurred in 9.3% of patients, most commonly for graft thrombosis. The in-hospital return to operating room rate was 15.9%, with graft thrombosis (47.1%) and wound infections (23.5%) being the most common reasons. The median follow-up was 3.6 years. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed 92% primary patency at 1 year and 90% at 3 years. At 6 months, 36.1% of patients had functional impairment. Of patients with functional impairment at 6 months, 62.9% had concomitant nerve and 60% concomitant orthopedic injuries. Of those with nerve injury, 91.7% had functional impairment, compared with 17.8% without nerve injury (P < .001). Of patients with orthopedic injuries, 51.2% had functional impairment, vs 25% of those without orthopedic injuries (P = .01). On multivariable analysis, concomitant nerve injury (odds ratio, 127.4; 95% confidence interval, 17-957; P <. 001) and immediate intraoperative revision (odds ratio, 11.03; 95% confidence interval, 1.27-95.55; P = .029) were associated with functional impairment. CONCLUSIONS Autologous vein bypass for major extremity arterial trauma is durable; however, many patients have long-term limb dysfunction associated with concomitant nerve injury and immediate intraoperative bypass revision. These factors may allow clinicians to identify patients at higher risk for functional impairment, to outline patient expectations and direct rehabilitation efforts toward improving functional outcomes.
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- Alexandra Forsyth
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA.
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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Qi Y, Wang J, Yuan D, Duan P, Hou L, Wang T. Systematic review and meta-analysis of endovascular therapy versus open surgical repair for the traumatic lower extremity arterial injury. World J Emerg Surg 2024; 19:16. [PMID: 38678282 PMCID: PMC11055329 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-024-00544-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE For traumatic lower extremity artery injury, it is unclear whether it is better to perform endovascular therapy (ET) or open surgical repair (OSR). This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of ET versus OSR for traumatic lower extremity artery injury. METHODS The Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Databases were searched for studies. Cohort studies and case series reporting outcomes of ET or OSR were eligible for inclusion. Robins-I tool and an 18-item tool were used to assess the risk of bias. The primary outcome was amputation. The secondary outcomes included fasciotomy or compartment syndrome, mortality, length of stay and lower extremity nerve injury. We used the random effects model to calculate pooled estimates. RESULTS A total of 32 studies with low or moderate risk of bias were included in the meta-analysis. The results showed that patients who underwent ET had a significantly decreased risk of major amputation (OR = 0.42, 95% CI 0.21-0.85; I2=34%) and fasciotomy or compartment syndrome (OR = 0.31, 95% CI 0.20-0.50, I2 = 14%) than patients who underwent OSR. No significant difference was observed between the two groups regarding all-cause mortality (OR = 1.11, 95% CI 0.75-1.64, I2 = 31%). Patients with ET repair had a shorter length of stay than patients with OSR repair (MD=-5.06, 95% CI -6.76 to -3.36, I2 = 65%). Intraoperative nerve injury was just reported in OSR patients with a pooled incidence of 15% (95% CI 6%-27%). CONCLUSION Endovascular therapy may represent a better choice for patients with traumatic lower extremity arterial injury, because it can provide lower risks of amputation, fasciotomy or compartment syndrome, and nerve injury, as well as shorter length of stay.
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- Yuhan Qi
- Division of Vascular Surgery Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, China
- West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, China
- West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, China
- West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, China.
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Gao C, Wang H, Ju J, Zhang K, Gao Y, Guo S, Yin D, Hou R, Guo Q. Distribution of pathogens and risk factors for post-replantation wound infection in patients with traumatic major limb mutilation. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301353. [PMID: 38558019 PMCID: PMC10984543 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Even though replantation of limb mutilation is increasing, postoperative wound infection can result in increasing the financial and psychological burden of patients. Here, we sought to explore the distribution of pathogens and identify risk factors for postoperative wound infection to help early identification and managements of high-risk patients. METHODS Adult inpatients with severed traumatic major limb mutilation who underwent replantation from Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group between November 09, 2014, and September 6, 2022 were included in this retrospective study. Demographic, and clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcomes were collected. Data were used to analyze risk factors for postoperative wound infection. RESULTS Among the 249 patients, 185 (74.3%) were males, the median age was 47.0 years old. Postoperative wound infection in 74 (29.7%) patients, of whom 51 (20.5%) had infection with multi-drug resistant bacteria. Ischemia time (OR 1.31, 95% CI 1.13-1.53, P = 0.001), wound contamination (OR 6.01, 95% CI 2.38-15.19, P <0.001), and stress hyperglycemia (OR 23.37, 95% CI 2.30-236.93, P = 0.008) were independent risk factors, while the albumin level after surgery (OR 0.94, 95% CI 0.89-0.99, P = 0.031) was significant associated with the decrease of postoperative wound infection. Ischemia time (OR 1.21, 95% CI 1.05-1.40, P = 0.010), wound contamination (OR 8.63, 95% CI 2.91-25.57, P <0.001), and MESS (OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.02-1.71, P = 0.037 were independent risk factors for multi-drug resistant bacteria infection. CONCLUSIONS Post-replantation wound infection was common in patients with severe traumatic major limb mutilation, and most were multi-drug resistant bacteria. Ischemia time and wound contamination were associated with the increase of postoperative wound infection, including caused by multi-drug resistant. Positive correction of hypoproteinemia and control of stress hyperglycemia may be beneficial.
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- Chang Gao
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Kontopodis N, Tosounidis T, Kehagias E, Kouraki A, Tzirakis K, Ioannou CV. Concomitant vascular and orthopedic trauma: 10 points to consider. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2024; 51:102407. [PMID: 38681997 PMCID: PMC11053217 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Although vascular injuries complicate only 1-2% of patients with orthopedic trauma, they may be encountered in a much higher rate of around 10 % in injuries around the knee and elbow joints following both fractures and dislocations. In case of vascular involvement, specific diagnostic and therapeutic challenges arise and there is a higher risk for significant morbidity (i.e. limb loss) or mortality. In the absence of randomized data, diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms are not always straightforward and clinical practice may be based on experience and local protocols rather than firm evidence. With this article we intend to review available literature regarding concomitant skeletal and vascular trauma in order to provide concise information and clear guidelines of when to operate with least investigations and when to go for a full spectrum of investigations in the absence of hard clinical signs. Additionally, other aspects concerning the manipulation of these patients are discussed, such as the indications of primary amputation, the potential role of endovascular techniques and the value of the Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta. In summary, this scoping review summarizes current practices in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with concomitant orthopedic and vascular injuries, discusses different treatment strategies and gives a practical perspective for implementation on every day practice.
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- Nikolaos Kontopodis
- Vascular Surgery Department, University of Crete-Medical School, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Orthopedic Department, University of Crete-Medical School, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, University of Crete-Medical School, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Vascular Surgery Department, University of Crete-Medical School, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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Wasser JG, Hendershot BD, Acasio JC, Krupenevich RL, Pruziner AL, Miller RH, Goldman SM, Valerio MS, Senchak LT, Murphey MD, Heltzel DA, Fazio MG, Dearth CL, Hager NA. A Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Assessment for Knee Osteoarthritis Following Traumatic Unilateral Lower Limb Loss in Service Members. Mil Med 2024; 189:581-591. [PMID: 35803867 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a primary source of long-term disability and decreased quality of life (QoL) in service members (SM) with lower limb loss (LL); however, it remains difficult to preemptively identify and mitigate the progression of KOA and KOA-related symptoms. The objective of this study was to explore a comprehensive cross-sectional evaluation, at the baseline of a prospective study, for characterizing KOA in SM with traumatic LL. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-eight male SM with traumatic unilateral LL (23 transtibial and 15 transfemoral), 9.5 ± 5.9 years post-injury, were cross-sectionally evaluated at initial enrollment into a prospective, longitudinal study utilizing a comprehensive evaluation to characterize knee joint health, functionality, and QoL in SM with LL. Presences of medial, lateral, and/or patellofemoral articular degeneration within the contralateral knee were identified via magnetic resonance imaging(for medically eligible SM; Kellgren-Lawrence Grade [n = 32]; and Outerbridge classification [OC; n = 22]). Tri-planar trunk and pelvic motions, knee kinetics, along with temporospatial parameters, were quantified via full-body gait evaluation and inverse dynamics. Concentrations of 26 protein biomarkers of osteochondral tissue degradation and inflammatory activity were identified via serum immunoassays. Physical function, knee symptoms, and QoL were collected via several patient reported outcome measures. RESULTS KOA was identified in 12 of 32 (37.5%; KL ≥ 1) SM with LL; however, 16 of 22 SM presented with patellofemoral degeneration (72.7%; OC ≥ 1). Service members with versus without KOA had a 26% reduction in the narrowest medial tibiofemoral joint space. Biomechanically, SM with versus without KOA walked with a 24% wider stride width and with a negative correlation between peak knee adduction moments and minimal medial tibiofemoral joint space. Physiologically, SM with versus without KOA exhibited elevated concentrations of pro-inflammatory biomarker interleukin-7 (+180%), collagen breakdown markers collagen II cleavage (+44%), and lower concentrations of hyaluronic acid (-73%) and bone resorption biomarker N-telopeptide of Type 1 Collagen (-49%). Lastly, there was a negative correlation between patient-reported contralateral knee pain severity and patient-reported functionality and QoL. CONCLUSIONS While 37.5% of SM with LL had KOA at the tibiofemoral joint (KL ≥ 1), 72.7% of SM had the presence of patellofemoral degeneration (OC ≥ 1). These findings demonstrate that the patellofemoral joint may be more susceptible to degeneration than the medial tibiofemoral compartment following traumatic LL.
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- Joseph G Wasser
- Research and Development Section, Department of Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
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- Research and Development Section, Department of Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Research & Surveillance Division, DoD-VA Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Research and Development Section, Department of Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
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- Research and Development Section, Department of Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Research and Development Section, Department of Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Research & Surveillance Division, DoD-VA Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Research & Surveillance Division, DoD-VA Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Research & Surveillance Division, DoD-VA Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- American Institute for Radiologic Pathology, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Research & Surveillance Division, DoD-VA Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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Fox CJ, Feliciano DV, Hartwell JL, Ley EJ, Coimbra R, Schellenberg M, de Moya M, Moore LJ, Brown CVR, Inaba K, Keric N, Peck KA, Rosen NG, Weinberg JA, Martin MJ. Extremity vascular injury: A Western Trauma Association critical decisions algorithm. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2024; 96:265-269. [PMID: 37926992 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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- Charles J Fox
- From the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (C.J.F., D.V.F.), Baltimore, Maryland; University of Kansas Medical Center (J.L.H.), Kansas City, Kansas; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (E.J.L.), Los Angeles, California; Riverside University Health System Medical Center (R.C.), Riverside, California; University of Southern California (M.S., K.I., M.J.M.), Los Angeles, California; Medical College of Wisconsin (M.M.), Milwaukee, Wisconsin; University of Texas McGovern Medical School (L.J.M.), Houston, Texas; Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin (C.V.R.B.), Austin, Texas; University of Arizona College of Medicine (N.K.), Phoenix, Arizona; Scripps Mercy Hospital (K.A.P.), San Diego, CA; Children's Hospital (N.G.R.), Cincinnati, Ohio; and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (J.A.W.), Phoenix, Arizona
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Grigorian A, Kabutey NK, de Virgilio C, Lekawa M, Schubl S, Martin M, Nahmias J. Combined Arterial and Venous Lower Extremity Injury. JAMA Surg 2023; 158:1346-1347. [PMID: 37792342 PMCID: PMC10551813 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.3936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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This case-control study assesses the need for prophylactic fasciotomy and delayed fasciotomy in combined arterial and venous injury compared with those with isolated artery or vein injury.
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- Areg Grigorian
- Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange
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- Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange
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- Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of California, Harbor-Los Angeles, Los Angeles
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- Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange
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- Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange
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- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange
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Croman M, Lamberton T, Covington A, Keeley JA. Outcomes Following Below Knee Arterial Trauma. Am Surg 2023; 89:4045-4049. [PMID: 37177882 DOI: 10.1177/00031348231175502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Lower extremity vascular injuries have significant implications for trauma patients with regards to morbidity from limb loss. There is limited evidence on outcomes for patients with injuries to tibial arteries. Our study focuses on defining outcomes of traumatic vascular injury to vessels below the knee. METHODS A retrospective review using ICD-9 and 10 codes of all patients with below knee vascular injuries was performed at a Level 1 trauma center from November 2014 to June 2022. Interventions, outcomes, and complications were assessed. RESULTS Seventy-six patients were identified fitting inclusion criteria. The mean age was 35.3 +/- 15.2 years and 67 (88%) patients were male. Thirty-nine suffered penetrating trauma, 37 suffered blunt trauma. The most injured artery was posterior tibial artery (40%) followed by anterior tibial artery (36%). Injuries included 51 transections, 22 occlusions and 4 pseudoaneurysms. Forty-five (59%) patients underwent operative intervention. Thirty (67%) operations were performed by trauma surgery. Arterial ligation was performed in 30 cases (67%), arterial bypass in 12 (27%), and 2 (4%) primary amputations. Vascular surgery performed all bypasses. Overall amputation rate was 8% (n = 6) with 3 for mangled extremity and 3 due to failed bypass graft. All amputations were associated with open fracture and amputations for failed bypass had multiple arterial injuries. CONCLUSION The management of below knee vascular trauma requires a multidisciplinary approach. Patients requiring reconstruction are more likely to have multiple vessel injuries and may have significant risk of graft failure. These patients as well as those with extensive soft tissue injury and/or multi-vessel injuries are at increased risk for amputation.
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- Millicent Croman
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Torrance, CA, USA
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- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Torrance, CA, USA
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- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Torrance, CA, USA
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- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Torrance, CA, USA
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Niziolek GM, Keating J, Bailey J, Klingensmith NJ, Moren AM, Skarupa DJ, Loria A, Vella MA, Maher Z, Moore SA, Smith MC, Leung A, Shuster KM, Seamon MJ. Rethinking protocolized completion angiography following extremity vascular trauma: A prospective observational multicenter trial. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2023; 95:105-110. [PMID: 37038254 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Completion angiography (CA) is commonly used following repair of extremity vascular injury and is recommended by the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma practice management guidelines for extremity trauma. However, it remains unclear which patients benefit from CA because only level 3 evidence exists. METHODS This prospective observational multicenter (18LI, 2LII) analysis included patients 15 years or older with extremity vascular injuries requiring operative management. Clinical variables and outcomes were analyzed with respect to with our primary study endpoint, which is need for secondary vascular intervention. RESULTS Of 438 patients, 296 patients required arterial repair, and 90 patients (30.4%) underwent CA following arterial repair. Institutional protocol (70.9%) was cited as the most common reason to perform CA compared with concern for inadequate repair (29.1%). No patients required a redo extremity vascular surgery if a CA was performed per institutional protocol; however, 26.7% required redo vascular surgery if the CA was performed because of a concern for inadequate repair. No differences were observed in hospital mortality, length of stay, extremity ischemia, or need for amputation between those who did and did not undergo CA. CONCLUSION Completion angiogram following major extremity injury should be considered in a case-by-case basis. Limiting completion angiograms to those patients with concern for an inadequate vascular repair may limit unnecessary surgery and morbidity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/Care Management; Level III.
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- Grace M Niziolek
- From the Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Emergency General Surgery, Department of Surgery (G.M.N., N.J.K., M.J.S.), University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Department of Surgery (J.K.), Hartford Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut; Department of Surgery (J.B.), Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey; Department of Surgery (N.J.K.), Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Salem Health Surgical Clinic - General Surgery (A.M.M.), Salem Hospital, Salem, Oregon; Department of Surgery (D.J.S.), University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida; Department of Surgery (A.L., M.A.V.), University of Rochester, Rochester, New York; Department of Surgery (Z.M.), Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Department of Surgery (S.A.M.), University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Department of Surgery (M.C.S.), Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee; School of Medicine (A.L.), University of California - Irvine, Irvine, California; and Department of Surgery (K.M.S.), Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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Derbel B, Mazzaccaro D, Krarti N, Miri R, Khadhar Y, Ben Mrad M, Righini P, Nano G, Denguir R. Penetrating Vascular Injuries of the Lower Limbs after Stab Wounds: Predictive Factors of Limb Loss and Mortality. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12103476. [PMID: 37240581 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12103476] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Penetrating vascular injuries (PVIs) of the lower limbs due to stab wounds are associated with high mortality and limb loss rates. We analyzed the outcomes of a series of patients who underwent surgical treatment of these lesions, assessing the presence of any factor associated with limb loss and mortality; (2) Methods: Data of patients admitted from 01/2008 to 12/2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Primary outcomes were the limb loss and the mortality rate at 30 days postoperatively. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed as appropriate. p values < 0.05 were considered significant; (3) Results: Data of 67 male patients were analyzed. Two died (3%) and three (4.5%) had a lower limb amputation after failed revascularization. In the univariate analysis, the clinical presentation significantly affected the risk of postoperative mortality and limb loss. The location of the lesion at the superficial femoral artery (OR 4.32, p = 0.001) or at the popliteal artery (OR 4.89, p = 0.0015) also increased the risk. In the multivariate analysis, the need for a vein graft bypass was the only significant predictor of limb loss and mortality (OR 4.58, p < 0.0001); (4) Conclusions: PVIs of lower limbs due to stab wounds were lethal in 3% of cases and lead to a secondary major amputation in 4.5% more cases. The need for a vein bypass grafting was the strongest predictor of postoperative limb loss and mortality.
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- Bilel Derbel
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Operative Unit of Vascular Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, 20097 Milan, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Operative Unit of Vascular Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, 20097 Milan, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20161 Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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Nguyen A, Tiziano T, Beckermann J, Wildenberg J, Carmody T. Endovascular Repair of a Traumatic Popliteal Artery Injury. Cureus 2022; 14:e31100. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Assessment and Interventions for Vascular Injuries Associated With Fractures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:387-394. [PMID: 35050940 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Vascular injuries associated with fractures are limb-threatening injuries with notable morbidity. The prompt and thorough evaluation of these patients is imperative to diagnose vascular injuries, and coordinated multidisciplinary care is needed to provide optimal outcomes. The initial assessment includes a detailed physical examination assessing for hard and soft signs of arterial injury, and the arterial pressure index can be used to reliably identify vascular compromise and the need for additional assessment or intervention. Advanced imaging in the form of CT angiography is highly sensitive in additional characterization of the potential injury and can be obtained in an expedient manner. The optimal treatment of fractures with vascular injuries includes providing skeletal stability and confirming or reestablishing adequate distal perfusion as soon as possible. Options for vascular intervention include observation, ligation, direct arterial repair, vascular bypass grafting, endovascular intervention, and staged temporary shunting, followed by bypass grafting. Although the optimal sequence of surgical intervention remains an incompletely answered question, the orthopaedic role in the care of patients with these injuries is to provide mechanical stability to the injured limb to protect the vascular repair and surrounding soft-tissue envelope.
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Gao C, Yang L, Ju J, Gao Y, Zhang K, Wu M, Yang L, Lu X, Hou R, Guo Q. Risk and prognostic factors of replantation failure in patients with severe traumatic major limb mutilation. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2022; 48:3203-3210. [PMID: 35050386 PMCID: PMC9360147 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01876-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Purpose Traumatic mutilation of major limbs can result in limb loss, motor disability, or death. Patients who had replantation failure needed to undergo additional surgeries (even amputation) and had a longer length of hospital stay. Here, we determined the risk and prognostic factors of replantation failure in patients with traumatic major limb mutilation. Methods This retrospective study included adult inpatients with severed traumatic major limb mutilation who underwent replantation from Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group from October 18, 2016 to July 31, 2020. Demographic, and clinical characteristics including traumatic conditions, laboratory findings, mangled extremity severity scores (MESS), treatments, and outcomes of the patients were collected. Data were used to analyze predictors and risk factors for replantation failure. Results Among the 66 patients, 48 (72.7%) were males, the median age was 47.0 years old. Replantation failure occurred in 48 patients (72.7%). The area under the curve of the joint prediction of lactic acid on admission, 72-h cumulative fluid balance, and albumin level immediately postoperatively was 0.838 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.722–0.954; P < 0.001) with a sensitivity of 89.7% and a specificity of 69.2%. Lower limb trauma (odds ratio [OR] 8.65, 95% CI 1.64–45.56, P = 0.011), mangled extremity severity scores (OR 2.24, 95% CI 1.25–4.01, P = 0.007), and first 72-h cumulative fluid balance > 4885.6 mL (OR 10.25, 95% CI 1.37–76.93, P = 0.024) were independent risk factors for replantation failure. Conclusions Lower limb trauma, mangled extremity severity scores, and cumulative water balance were associated with replantation failure, implying that fluid management is necessary for major limb salvage. More studies are needed to explore the predictive power of indicators related to tissue oxygenation and wound healing for replantation failure. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00068-021-01876-w.
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- Chang Gao
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University (Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Ruihua Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruihua Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Rehabilitation Medicine, Suzhou Ruisheng Rehabilitation Hospital (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University (Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Ruihua Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University (Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
- Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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Urrechaga E, Jabori S, Kang N, Kenel-Pierre S, Lopez A, Rattan R, Rey J, Bornak A. Traumatic Lower Extremity Vascular Injuries and Limb Salvage in a Civilian Urban Trauma Center. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 82:30-40. [PMID: 34954038 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.12.004] [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: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Data on management of traumatic lower extremity injuries comes largely from military experience and involves few civilian centers. This study reports on the experience of an urban trauma center and factors associated with limb loss. METHODS A retrospective review of lower extremity arterial injuries between 2013-2020 at an academic urban level 1 trauma center was completed. Patients with lower extremity revascularization were included in the final data analysis. Demographics, clinical variables, operative details, type of revascularization, as well as 30-day morbidity and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. The primary outcome of interest was 30-day limb loss. Secondary outcomes included postoperative complications and functional outcomes. RESULTS 75 patients were included in our analysis. 69 were male (92%), mean age 33 ±15 years, 50 patients had penetrating trauma (67%), mean injury severity score was 15±9. 30-day limb loss was reported in 8 (11%). Factors associated with limb loss included female sex (p=0.001), high body mass index (BMI) (p=0.001), blunt injury (p=0.001), associated fractures (p=0.005), significant soft tissue injury (p=0.007), delayed repair after shunt placement (p=0.003), bypass revascularization (p=0.001), initial revascularization failure (p=0.019), and wound complications (p<0.001). Fifty-five patients had at least one return to the operating room (ROR), including 24 patients (32%) for complications related to their revascularization. These included delayed compartment syndrome (n=7), revascularization failure (n=9), bleeding (n=3), and vascular surgical wound complications (n=5). Mean length of hospital stay (LOS) for the cohort was 24±20 days with 3±3 ROR, in contrast patients who ultimately required amputation had LOS of 57±21 days with 8±4 ROR. 57 patients (76%) followed in clinic for a median 36[14-110] days, with only 32 (43%) at > 30 days. 23 reported ambulation without assistance, 9 neuromotor deficit including 1 patient that had delayed amputation. CONCLUSION Patients with blunt trauma and associated fracture and/or extensive soft tissue injury are at risk of limb loss. These injuries are often associated with postoperative wound complications, requiring aggressive soft tissue care that substantially increases ROR and LOS; Expectations for limb salvage in these patients should be tempered when the other associated factors with limb loss mentioned above are also present. When limb salvage is achieved, regaining full limb function remains a challenge.
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- Eva Urrechaga
- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, University of Miami & Ryder Trauma Center-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, University of Miami & Ryder Trauma Center-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, University of Miami & Ryder Trauma Center-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, University of Miami & Ryder Trauma Center-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, University of Miami & Ryder Trauma Center-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, University of Miami & Ryder Trauma Center- Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, University of Miami & Ryder Trauma Center-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, University of Miami & Ryder Trauma Center-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA.
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Castater C, Hazen B, Barrett GS, Davis C, Butler C, Ramos C, Smith RN. Femoral-Femoral Bypass for Limb Salvage to Correct Common Iliac Occlusion after Lower Extremity Trauma. Am Surg 2021; 88:981-983. [PMID: 34855530 DOI: 10.1177/00031348211058634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Roadway injuries are a leading cause of lower extremity vascular trauma. Treating these injuries involves controlling life-threatening hemorrhage and restoring distal perfusion. MATERIALS AND METHODS We describe a unique presentation of chronic iliac artery occlusion in the setting of blunt trauma requiring extra-anatomic bypass for maximal limb salvage. RESULTS A 50-year-old male presented after a pedestrian versus auto accident. He had mangled bilateral lower extremities and was taken emergently for lower extremity amputations. He was found to have chronic left common iliac occlusion and a femoral-femoral bypass was performed to assist with healing his left below-the-knee amputation. DISCUSSION Lack of adequate perfusion can cause poor outcomes in limb salvage. This case demonstrated that lower extremity trauma can be complicated by chronic vascular disease. Reperfusion and adequate wound healing can be accomplished by using bypass grafting after more traditional reperfusion techniques fail.
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- Christine Castater
- Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA.,1371Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA.,1371Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA.,1371Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA.,1371Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA.,1371Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Ali G, Berlas MF, Din NU, Rehman KU, Muhammad Saleh W, Naqvi SAA. Outcomes of Revascularization and Factors Associated With Major Amputation in Patients With Lower Limb Arterial Injury: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis. Cureus 2021; 13:e17290. [PMID: 34567854 PMCID: PMC8452226 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objective To identify the amputation rates and causative factors for failed revascularization leading to amputation in patients undergoing primary limb salvage procedures for lower-extremity vascular injuries. Methods This retrospective study was conducted at the vascular surgery department, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto (SMBB) Institute of Trauma, Karachi, Pakistan. The data were collected from hospital record using the non-probability sampling technique. Patients aged 17-70 years, undergoing primary revascularization during April 2016 to March 2021, were included in the study. Patients with crush injuries/non-salvageable limbs underwent primary amputation, isolated deep femoral artery or crural arteries (non-limb threatening) injuries, and non-traumatic injuries like intravenous drug-induced or iatrogenic injuries were excluded. The data analysis is done using SPSS Version 20.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). A P-value of <0.05 was considered as significant. Results This study includes 56 patients of mean age 30.82 ± 9.29 years with male gender four times more affected than their counterpart. About 32% of patients were smokers, while 58% of patients had no co-morbidities. All patients presented with a mean time of 7.66 ± 1.69 hours of injury with an average of 1.14 arterial segments involved. The most frequent artery involved was popliteal artery (both above and below the knee), followed by superficial femoral artery injury constituting 50% and 26%, respectively, with arterial laceration and transection being common findings on exploration. Out of 56 patients, 27 (48.2%) had open fractures, 21 (37.5% ) closed fractures, and eight patients (14.3 % ) presented with dislocation as associated injuries. Following the procedure, secondary amputation was recorded in 18 (32.1%) patients. Thrombosis and infection were the leading causes of revascularization failure. Type of injury, segment of arterial injury, and associated bony injuries were associated with limb amputation. Conclusion Type and site of injury along with concomitant bony injuries are associated with major amputations after revascularization in lower-extremity arterial injuries.
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- Ghulam Ali
- Vascular Surgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, PAK
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- Vascular Surgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, PAK
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- Vascular Surgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, PAK
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Weller J, Bowles M, Summers Z, Bhamidipaty V. The epidemiology and outcomes of vascular trauma in Gold Coast, Australia: Institutional experience at a level 1 trauma centre. ANZ J Surg 2021; 91:1893-1897. [PMID: 34251741 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17002] [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: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vascular trauma is a complex and evolving area. Unlike internationally, the epidemiology of vascular trauma is not well documented in Australia; the most recent study was published in 2013. Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is a level 1 trauma centre in Queensland, Australia. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology and outcomes of vascular trauma at a level 1 trauma centre, and compare these with the Australian and international literature. METHODS All individuals who presented to GCUH between January 2014 and December 2019 with vascular injury were retrieved from the GCUH prospective trauma database. A descriptive analysis was undertaken on this cohort. RESULTS The incidence of vascular trauma as a percentage of total trauma remained stable over the study period. The study included 5454 trauma admissions to GCUH, of which 213 sustained vascular injuries. Males were more likely to be injured and blunt trauma was more common than penetrating. Blunt trauma was associated with increased injury complexity. The mortality rate was 8.5% and 10 patients required amputation. CONCLUSIONS The proportion of vascular injuries as a percentage of total trauma in Australia is higher than in previous studies. Vascular trauma causes significant injuries and has a higher mortality rate than general trauma.
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- Justin Weller
- Vascular Surgery, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Logan Hospital, City of Logan, Queensland, Australia
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- General Surgery, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Vascular Surgery, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Warwick H, Cherches M, Shaw C, Toogood P. Comparison of computed tomography angiography and physical exam in the evaluation of arterial injury in extremity trauma. Injury 2021; 52:1727-1731. [PMID: 33985753 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.04.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND CT angiography (CTA) is increasingly used in the evaluation of arterial injury in extremity trauma. While it may provide additional objective data, it comes with inherent risks and expense. The purpose of this study was to compare CTA to physical exam in the evaluation of arterial injury in extremity trauma. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of patients who underwent CTA for evaluation of upper or lower extremity trauma at a Level 1 trauma center over a 10 month period. Patients were classified based on initial vascular exam (normal, soft signs, hard signs), and arterial injury on CTA was classified as major (named arteries) or minor (un-named arteries). We evaluated rates of vascular intervention in each group and compared the sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value (NPV), and positive predictive value (PPV) for physical exam and CTA in identifying arterial injury requiring intervention. RESULTS A total of 135 CTA studies were included. On initial vascular exam, 71% of patients had a normal exam, 22% had soft signs, and 6% had hard signs. The NPVs for arterial injury requiring intervention of a normal physical exam and negative CTA were both 100%. The PPVs for arterial injury requiring intervention of major injury on CTA and hard signs on physical exam were 35% and 50%, respectively. CONCLUSION A normal physical exam can likely rule out the need for vascular intervention and eliminate the need for CTA. Additionally, the presence of hard signs on physical exam is potentially superior to CTA in predicting the need for vascular intervention.
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- Hunter Warwick
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 500 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco 94143, CA, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 500 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco 94143, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 500 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco 94143, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 500 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco 94143, CA, United States
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Al-Zoubi NA, Shatnawi NJ, Khader Y, Heis M, Aleshawi AJ. Predictive Factors for Failure of Limb Salvage in Blunt Leg Trauma Associated with Vascular Injuries. J Emerg Trauma Shock 2021; 14:80-85. [PMID: 34321805 PMCID: PMC8312914 DOI: 10.4103/jets.jets_37_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Introduction: Blunt leg trauma is common; however, it is rarely associated with significant vascular injury. This study was undertaken to determine the risk factors attributed to failure of limb salvage in acute postoperative period in blunt leg trauma with vascular injuries after revascularization. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of all patients with blunt leg trauma involving bone and soft tissue associated with vascular injuries. They were studied in terms of demographic data, associated comorbidities, mechanism of trauma, associated extra leg injuries, type and nature of bone fractures, soft-tissue injuries, nerve injuries, time of ischemia, Injury Severity Score (ISS), Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS), injured vascular segments, modality of vascular repair, modality of bone fixation, thrombosis at the site of vascular repair, complications, limb salvage failure, and mortality. Results: Vascular injuries were identified in 45 arterial segments and 9 popliteal veins among 31 patients. The patients were 93% male, with a mean age of 31 years. The MESS ranged from 6 to 11, and the ISS ranged from 9 to 41. The main pathology of the injured vessels was contusion/thrombosis in 28 legs, which were repaired by interposition-reversed long saphenous vein graft. Seven patients developed postoperative thrombosis and underwent thrombectomy/embolectomy. Failure of limb salvage occurred in seven limbs with no mortality. Conclusions: Severe multi-segmental bone fractures, prolong ischemic time of >10 h, and MESS of ≥9 are significant predictors of limb loss in patients with blunt leg trauma in association with vascular injuries.
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- Nabil A Al-Zoubi
- Department of Surgery, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Surgery, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Radiology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Gallo LK, Ramos CR, Rajani RR, Benarroch-Gampel J. Management and Outcomes after Upper Versus Lower Extremity Vascular Trauma. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 76:152-158. [PMID: 34153492 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND While significant literature exists regarding peripheral vascular injury management, the vast majority focuses on lower extremity arterial injury. As a result, clinical management of arterial injury in the upper extremities is often guided by literature specific to lower extremity vessel injury. The purpose of this study is to use the largest series of patients reported in the literature to compare management and outcomes of upper and lower extremity traumatic vascular injuries. METHODS Patients who underwent operative repair of traumatic vascular injuries of the extremities were identified from the trauma registry of a level I trauma center. A retrospective chart review (2011-2019) was conducted. Demographics, mechanism of injuries, operative techniques, and outcomes were compared between patients with upper versus lower extremity vascular injuries. RESULTS Five hundred thirty-five patients were included with 234 (43.8%) patients undergoing repair of upper extremity vascular injuries. Patients with upper extremity vascular injuries were more likely to be female (16.7% vs. 9%, P = 0.007), have a pre-hospital tourniquet (21.8% vs. 12%,P = 0.002), have associated nerve injuries (40.2% vs. 4.7%, P < 0.0001) or present with bleeding (76.1% vs. 64.1%, P = 0.002) but were less commonly associated with concomitant fractures (25.6% vs. 39.9%, P = 0.0006). There was no difference in age, race, or mechanism of injury. In regards to operative management, upper extremity injuries were more likely to be managed with vessel ligation (38% vs. 17.6%, P < 0.0001) or primary reanastomosis (12.4% vs. 5.6%, P = 0.009) and were less frequently associated with concomitant fasciotomies (13.3% vs. 56.5%, P < 0.0001). Postoperatively, upper extremity injuries were associated with persistent nerve deficits (21.7% vs. 10%, P = 0.0002) while lower extremity injuries had a higher incidence of 30-day limb loss (5.7% vs. 1.3%, P = 0.008). There were no differences in mortality or graft-patency rates between groups. CONCLUSIONS Upper extremity injuries are associated with a lower limb-loss rate but increased prevalence of neurological deficits after vascular trauma compared to lower extremities. A high level of suspicion is paramount to intraoperative identify associated nerve injuries to improve postoperative functional outcomes.
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- Lindsay K Gallo
- Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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Occupational Brachial Artery Injury by a Foreign Body with Subsequent Soft Tissue Hematoma Superinfection. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18126400. [PMID: 34199186 PMCID: PMC8296245 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Vascular injuries constitute a significant problem worldwide. Nearly 90% of arterial injuries concern the vessels in the limbs, of which the arteries of the lower limbs are most often damaged in military operations, while in other cases (mainly road accidents), the vessels of the upper limbs are damaged more often. In this report, the authors present a case of occupational brachial artery injury by a foreign body with subsequent soft tissue hematoma superinfection. The presented case emphasizes the importance of computed tomography angiography as a precise diagnostic tool facilitating the planning of a surgical procedure in patients with an occupational upper limb injury.
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Potter HA, Alfson DB, Rowe VL, Wadé NB, Weaver FA, Inaba K, O'Banion LA, Siracuse JJ, Magee GA. Endovascular versus open repair of isolated superficial femoral and popliteal artery injuries. J Vasc Surg 2021; 74:814-822.e1. [PMID: 33684481 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite the increasing use of endovascular therapy for traumatic arterial injuries, little is known about the outcomes of endovascular repair of superficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal artery (PA) injuries. In the present study, we compared the characteristics and outcomes of endovascular vs open repair of traumatic SFA and PA injuries. METHODS We performed a retrospective National Trauma Data Bank analysis of trauma patients with a blunt or penetrating injury of the SFA and/or PA who had undergone endovascular or open repair from 2007 to 2014. Multivariate logistic regression was used to compare the outcomes, with propensity score matching used for sensitivity analysis. RESULTS The incidence of SFA and PA injuries was 0.2%, with an overall increase in the annual use of endovascular stent repair from 3.2% in 2007 to 7.6% in 2014 (P = .002). A total of 2,873 patients with an isolated SFA and/or PA injury were included in the present study, of whom 163 (5.7%) had undergone endovascular repair. SFA injuries were more frequently treated with endovascular repair (70% vs 27%) and PA injuries were more often associated with open repair (41.1% vs 54.7%). Open repair was more frequently associated with a concomitant femur fracture or knee dislocation (30.7% vs 38.8%; P = .039). Endovascular repair was not associated with worse in-hospital amputation-free survival (AFS) compared with open repair on univariate analysis (91.1% vs 89.7%; P = .573) or multivariate logistic regression (odds ratio [OR], 1.053; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.551-2.012; P = .876). Propensity score matching revealed that in-hospital mortality was higher (OR, 3.69; 95% CI, 1.37-9.82; P = .01) and fasciotomy was lower (OR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.14-0.37; P < .001) in the endovascular repair group, with no significant differences in AFS (OR, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.48-1.67; P = .65). CONCLUSIONS Endovascular repair of SFA and PA injuries has in-hospital AFS comparable to that for open repair, supporting the increasing use of endovascular repair for traumatic SFA and PA injuries in appropriately selected cases. Given the unexpected finding of increased in-hospital mortality after endovascular repair, further studies are necessary to determine the appropriate patient selection and the durability of endovascular repair.
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- Helen A Potter
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif
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- Vascular Division, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco at Fresno, Fresno, Calif
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif.
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American Association for the Surgery of Trauma-World Society of Emergency Surgery guidelines on diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular injuries. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2021; 89:1183-1196. [PMID: 33230048 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The peripheral arteries and veins of the extremities are among the most commonly injured vessels in both civilian and military vascular trauma. Blunt causes are more frequent than penetrating except during military conflicts and in certain geographic areas. Physical examination and simple bedside investigations of pulse pressures are key in early identification of these injuries. In stable patients with equivocal physical examinations, computed tomography angiograms have become the mainstay of screening and diagnosis. Immediate open surgical repair remains the first-line therapy in most patients. However, advances in endovascular therapies and more widespread availability of this technology have resulted in an increase in the range of injuries and frequency of utilization of minimally invasive treatments for vascular injuries in stable patients. Prevention of and early detection and treatment of compartment syndrome remain essential in the recovery of patients with significant peripheral vascular injuries. The decision to perform amputation in patients with mangled extremities remains difficult with few clear indicators. The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma in conjunction with the World Society of Emergency Surgery seeks to summarize the literature to date and provide guidelines on the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of peripheral vascular injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Review study, level IV.
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Georgakarakos E, Efenti GM, Koutsoumpelis A, Veloglou AM, Mechmet B, Tasopoulou KM, Argyriou C, Georgiadis GS. Five-Year Management of Vascular Injuries of the Extremities in the "Real-World" Setting in Northeastern Greece: The Role of Iatrogenic Traumas. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 74:264-270. [PMID: 33549784 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.12.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vascular trauma comprises a diagnostic and surgical challenge. Aim of this study was to present the vascular traumas treated in our Tertiary Hospital during the last 5 years. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the surgical records of our vascular department and documented the site and type of vascular injuries of the extremities along with the concurrence of musculoskeletal injuries. The type and outcome of surgical interventions were also recorded. RESULTS Fifty-eight cases of vascular trauma were recorded (39 in the upper and 19 in the lower extremities). Overall, iatrogenic traumas accounted for 41.3% of cases. The arterial injuries of the upper limb were blunt and penetrating in 27% and 67%, respectively. The most affected artery in the upper limb was the radial artery (37.8%), followed by the ulnar artery (27%) and the brachial artery (24.3%). Orthopedic injuries were recorded in 19% of patients. Management involved simple revascularization, bypass operations, patch arterioplasty and endovascular management in 48.7%, 33.3%, 5.1%, and 5.1%, respectively. The most affected site in the lower extremity was the common femoral artery (36.8%) followed by the popliteal artery (21%). Bone fractures were reported in 5 cases (26.3%). The surgical management involved bypass, simple revascularization, patch arterioplasty in 42.1%, 26.3%, and 21%, respectively. Endovascular management was performed in 10.5%. CONCLUSIONS A considerable percentage of iatrogenic vascular injuries was recorded, affecting both the upper and lower limbs. Despite the trend toward centralization of vascular services, a basic service of vascular surgery should be available in most sites to ensure that patients with vascular injuries receive fast and appropriate care.
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- Efstratios Georgakarakos
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Degmetich S, Brenner M, Firek M, Zakhary B, Coimbra BC, Coimbra R. Endovascular repair is a feasible option for superficial femoral artery injuries: a comparative effectiveness analysis. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2020; 48:321-328. [PMID: 33151356 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01536-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare outcomes between open (OR) and endovascular repair following superficial femoral artery (SFA) injuries. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study querying the 2012-2014 National Inpatient Sample for SFA injuries. Patients were grouped into OR and stent-graft placement (SGP). Primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes included hospital length of stay (HLOS), fasciotomy and amputation rate, and cost. Wilcoxon rank-sum, Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-squared test with Bonferroni adjustment were used as appropriate; p < 0.05 was significant. RESULTS 255 Patients were identified. Mean age was 34.6 years and majority were males. OR was performed in 82.7%. Overall mortality rate was 3.7%. Median HLOS was 8 days. Fasciotomies were performed in 31% and lower limb amputations in 3.7%. Males more often underwent OR (89.0% vs. 73.1%, p < 0.01). SGP patients were significantly older (44.9 vs. 32.5 years; p < 0.01), and with Medicare insurance (20.5% vs. 6.5%; p < 0.01. Mortality, HLOS, and hospitalization cost were not significantly different. OR patients had higher rate of fasciotomy (35.4% vs. 15.4%; p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Endovascular management is not inferior to OR following SFA injuries and both carry a low amputation rate. OR is associated with a higher fasciotomy rate. Endovascular repair should be considered when technically feasible.
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- Sean Degmetich
- Comparative Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes Research Center, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, 26520 Cactus Ave., CPC Building, Suite 102-5, Moreno Valley, CA, 92555, USA
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- Comparative Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes Research Center, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, 26520 Cactus Ave., CPC Building, Suite 102-5, Moreno Valley, CA, 92555, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of California Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
- Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Comparative Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes Research Center, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, 26520 Cactus Ave., CPC Building, Suite 102-5, Moreno Valley, CA, 92555, USA
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- Comparative Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes Research Center, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, 26520 Cactus Ave., CPC Building, Suite 102-5, Moreno Valley, CA, 92555, USA
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- Comparative Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes Research Center, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, 26520 Cactus Ave., CPC Building, Suite 102-5, Moreno Valley, CA, 92555, USA
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- Comparative Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes Research Center, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, 26520 Cactus Ave., CPC Building, Suite 102-5, Moreno Valley, CA, 92555, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA.
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Karachentsev S. Blunt vascular trauma in a patient with peripheral arterial disease: a case report and review of the literature. J Surg Case Rep 2020; 2020:rjaa412. [PMID: 33133507 PMCID: PMC7587504 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaa412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Blunt vascular trauma is rare and challenging in management. Trauma victims who are elderly and have medical comorbidities are still uncommon, but their proportion is expected to increase, as life expectancy has been rising worldwide. A case of blunt vascular trauma to the lower extremity in a 70-year-old patient is reported. During the procedure, a contusion of the superficial femoral artery with thrombosis was identified. Besides, the artery was found to be affected by atherosclerosis. Thrombectomy with resection of the artery and end-to-end anastomosis was performed. Good early clinical outcome was achieved. Nonsystematic review of the available literature is also presented.
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Cho H, Huh U, Lee CW, Song S, Kim SH, Chung SW. Traumatic Peripheral Arterial Injury with Open Repair: A 10-Year Single-Institutional Analysis. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2020; 53:291-296. [PMID: 33020347 PMCID: PMC7553829 DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.19.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background We report our 10-year experience with traumatic peripheral arterial injury repair at an urban level I trauma center. Methods Between January 2007 and December 2016, 28 adult trauma patients presented with traumatic peripheral arterial injuries. Data were retrospectively collected on demographic characteristics, the mechanism of injury, the type of vascular injury, and physiological status on initial assessment. The analysis also included the Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS), Injury Severity Score, surgical procedures, and outcome variables including limb salvage, hospital stay, intensive care unit stay, and postoperative vascular complications. Results Four (14.3%) patients required amputation due to failed revascularization. MESS significantly differed between patients with blunt and penetrating trauma (8.2±2.2 vs. 5.8±1.3, respectively; p=0.005). The amputation rate was not significantly different between patients with blunt and penetrating trauma (20% vs. 0%, respectively; p=0.295). The overall mortality rate was 3.6% (1 patient). Conclusion Blunt trauma was associated with higher MESS than penetrating trauma, and amputation was more frequent. In particular, patients with blunt trauma had significantly higher MESS than patients with penetrating trauma (8.2±2.2 vs. 5.8±1.3, respectively; p=0.005), and amputation was performed when revascularization failed in cases of blunt trauma of the lower extremity. Therefore, particular care is needed in making treatment decisions for patients with peripheral arterial injuries caused by blunt trauma.
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- Hoseong Cho
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Siracuse JJ, Farber A, Cheng TW, Jones DW, Kalesan B. Lower extremity vascular injuries caused by firearms have a higher risk of amputation and death compared with non-firearm penetrating trauma. J Vasc Surg 2020; 72:1298-1304.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Our aim was to identify predictors of mortality and limb loss in iatrogenic and civilian arterial trauma. METHODS Cases were identified by searching prospectively maintained registries. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify independent outcome predictors. RESULTS During the study period, 285 patients with arterial trauma were managed with endovascular (n = 20) or open (n = 265) repair. Iatrogenic injuries increased in frequency during the course of the study, from 23.9% during the first decade to 35.9 and 55.7% during the second and third decade, respectively (p < 0.001). Endovascular management increased in frequency during the course of the study, from 0% during the first decade to 5.1 and 11.1% during the second and third decade, respectively (p = 0.005). Mortality was 9.8%, and limb loss (in cases with injury of the aorta or limb arteries, n = 259) was 6.2%. Independent predictors of mortality included increased age (odds ratio, 95% confidence interval [OR, 95% CI] 1.05 (1.02-1.07), p < 0.001), blunt trauma (OR [95% CI] 4.8 (1.9-12.2), p = 0.001) and the number of RBC units transfused intraoperatively (OR [95% CI] 1.25 (1.1-1.4), p = 0.001). Independent predictors of limb loss included the first half of the study period (OR [95% CI] 3.9 (1.1-14.1), p = 0.04), lower extremity arterial trauma (vs upper extremity, aortic, common or external iliac artery trauma, OR [95% CI] 8.3 (1.9-35.7), p = 0.004), bone fracture (OR [95% CI] 16.9 (4.7-62.5), p < 0.001) and the number of RBC units transfused intraoperatively (OR [95% CI] 1.16 (1.02-1.33), p = 0.024). CONCLUSION Increasingly iatrogenic in cause and managed by endovascular methods, arterial trauma remains a problem associated with significant mortality and limb loss. Identification of unfavourable outcome predictors may help clinicians involved with arterial trauma to escalate the level of care.
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Weeks AH, Grant AA, Sciarretta JD, Nguyen J, Todd SR, Rajani R. Blunt Traumatic Injury to the Superficial Femoral Artery in a Morbidly Obese Female: Case Report Using Endovascular Covered Stent Repair. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2020; 55:192-195. [PMID: 32909900 DOI: 10.1177/1538574420954576] [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] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Lower extremity vascular injuries following trauma are rare events that require prompt identification and management in order to prevent ischemia and limb loss. Endovascular approaches, rather than traditional open procedures, are increasingly used to treat a wide range of vascular disease. The use of endovascular repair for revascularization in the trauma setting is not routine but may provide an appealing alternative in select trauma patients and injuries. We present a case of successful endovascular repair with stent grafting of a superficial femoral artery intimal injury following a femur fracture in a 35-year-old morbidly obese female and review the current literature regarding the use of endovascular therapy in the trauma setting.
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- Ahna H Weeks
- Marcus Trauma Center, Emory University School of Medicine, 71741Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Marcus Trauma Center, Emory University School of Medicine, 71741Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Marcus Trauma Center, Emory University School of Medicine, 71741Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Marcus Trauma Center, Morehouse School of Medicine, 71741Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Marcus Trauma Center, Emory University School of Medicine, 71741Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Marcus Trauma Center, Morehouse School of Medicine, 71741Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Marcus Trauma Center, Emory University School of Medicine, 71741Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Orthopedic injuries in patients with multiple injuries: Results of the 11th trauma update international consensus conference Milan, December 11, 2017. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2020; 88:e53-e76. [PMID: 32150031 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND In blunt trauma, orthopedic injuries are often associated with cerebral and torso injuries. The optimal timing for definitive care is a concern. The aim of the study was to develop evidence-based guidelines for damage-control orthopedic (DCO) and early total care (ETC) of pelvic and long-bone fractures, closed or open, and mangled extremities in adult trauma patients with and without associated injuries. METHODS The literature since 2000 to 2016 was systematically screened according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-analyses protocol. One hundred twenty-four articles were reviewed by a panel of experts to assign grade of recommendation and level of evidence using the Grading of recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system, and an International Consensus Conference, endorsed by several scientific societies was held. RESULTS The choice between DCO and ETC depends on the patient's physiology, as well as associated injuries. In hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture patient, extraperitoneal pelvic packing, angioembolization, external fixation, C-clamp, and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta are not mutually exclusive. Definitive reconstruction should be deferred until recovery of physiological stability. In long bone fractures, DCO is performed by external fixation, while ETC should be preferred in fully resuscitated patients because of better outcomes. In open fractures early debridement within 24 hours should be recommended and early closure of most grade I, II, IIIa performed. In mangled extremities, limb salvage should be considered for non-life-threatening injuries, mostly of upper limb. CONCLUSION Orthopedic priorities may be: to save a life: control hemorrhage by stabilizing the pelvis and femur fractures; to save a limb: treat soft tissue and vascular injuries associated with fractures, stabilize fractures, recognize, and prevent compartmental syndrome; to save functionality: treat dislocations, articular fractures, distal fractures. While DCO is the best initial treatment to reduce surgical load, ETC should be applied in stable or stabilized patients to accelerate the recovery of normal functions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic review of predominantly level II studies, level II.
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Predicting the Outcome of Limb Revascularization in Patients With Lower-extremity Arterial Trauma. Ann Surg 2020; 272:564-572. [DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Futchko J, Parsikia A, Berezin N, Shah A, Stone ME, McNelis J, Rivera A. A propensity-matched analysis of contemporary outcomes of blunt popliteal artery injury. J Vasc Surg 2020; 72:189-197. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.09.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Masood A, Danawar NA, Mekaiel A, Raut S, Malik BH. The Utility of Therapeutic Anticoagulation in the Perioperative Period in Patients Presenting in Emergency Surgical Department With Extremity Vascular Injuries. Cureus 2020; 12:e8473. [PMID: 32642377 PMCID: PMC7336685 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.8473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Extremity vascular trauma is a challenging surgical emergency in both civilian population and combat environment. It requires vigilant diagnosis and prompt treatment to minimize limb loss and mortality. A multidisciplinary team approach is required to deal with shock states, concomitant abdominal injuries, head injuries, and fractures with significant tissue loss and psychological stress. Anticoagulation is frequently used during traumatic vascular repair to avoid repair site thrombosis, postoperative deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism (PE). In this review article, we are going to search about how frequent is the use of anticoagulation in terms of limb salvage rates, and mortality rates or side effects of anticoagulation in terms of risk of bleeding episodes, and the need for future prospective studies. Extremity vascular trauma is managed by a variety of methods including open repairs, endovascular repairs, and nonoperative management. Most of the literature demonstrates the use of systemic or regional anticoagulation in the management of vascular injuries with the improvement in limb salvage rates and reduced morbidities but confounding factors lead to variable results. Some studies show an increased risk of bleeding in trauma patients with the use of anticoagulants in trauma settings without any significant effect on repair site thrombosis. More comprehensive studies and randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm the importance of perioperative anticoagulation while avoiding the confounding factors in terms of injury severity scores, ischemia time, demographics of patients, modes of injury, comorbidities, grades of shock, concomitant injuries that need anticoagulation like venous injuries or intracranial injuries that are contraindications to the use of anticoagulation, type of anticoagulation and expertise available as well as the experience level of the operating surgeon. Literature also reveals the use of new oral anticoagulants (e.g., dabigatran) to be associated with lesser bleeding episodes when compared to warfarin, so in future, we can check the feasibility of these agents to reduce the bleeding episodes and at the same time improve the limb salvage rates.
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- Ayesha Masood
- General Surgery, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- General Surgery, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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Maithel S, Fujitani RM, Grigorian A, Kabutey NK, Gambhir S, Sheehan BM, Nahmias J. Outcomes and Predictors of Popliteal Artery Injury in Pediatric Trauma. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 66:242-249. [PMID: 31978483 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.01.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Popliteal artery injury (PAI) is a rare occurrence in pediatric patients with significant consequences. Delays in diagnosis lead to severe complications such as lifelong disability and limb loss. We sought to identify outcomes and clinical predictors of PAI in the pediatric trauma population. METHODS The Pediatric Trauma Quality Improvement Program (2014-2016) was queried for patients ≤17 years old with PAI. Patient demographics and outcomes were characterized. A comparison of patients sustaining blunt versus penetrating PAI was performed. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of PAI. RESULTS From 119,132 patients, 58 (<0.1%) sustained a PAI with 74.1% from blunt trauma. Most of the patients were male (75.9%) with a median age of 15 and median Injury Severity Score of 9. A majority of the patients were treated with open repair (62.1%) in comparison to endovascular repair (10.3%) and nonoperative management (36.2%). The rates of open and endovascular repair and nonoperative management were similar between blunt and penetrating PAI patients (P = not significant). Concomitant injuries included popliteal vein injury (PVI) (12.1%), posterior tibial nerve injury (3.4%), peroneal nerve injury (3.4%), and closed fracture/dislocation of the femur (22.4%), patella (25.9%), and tibia/fibula (29.3%). Overall complications included compartment syndrome (8.6%), below-knee amputation (6.9%), and above-knee amputation (3.4%). The overall mortality was 3.4%. Patients with PAI secondary to penetrating trauma had a higher rate of concomitant PVI (26.7% vs. 7%, P = 0.04) and posterior tibial nerve injury (13.3% vs. 0%, P = 0.02) but a lower rate of closed fracture/dislocation of the patella (0% vs. 34.9%, P = 0.008) and tibia/fibula (0% vs. 39.5%, P = 0.004) compared to patients with PAI from blunt trauma. Predictors for PAI included PVI (odds ratio [OR] 296.57, confidence interval [CI] = 59.21-1,485.47, P < 0.001), closed patella fracture/dislocation (OR 50.0, CI = 24.22-103.23, P < 0.001), open femur fracture/dislocation (OR 9.05, CI = 3.56-22.99, P < 0.001), closed tibia/fibula fracture/dislocation (OR 7.44, CI = 3.81-14.55, P < 0.001), and open tibia/fibula fracture/dislocation (OR 4.57, CI = 1.80-11.59, P < 0.001). PVI had the highest association with PAI in penetrating trauma (OR 84.62, CI = 13.22-541.70, P < 0.001) while closed patella fracture/dislocation had the highest association in blunt trauma (OR 52.01, CI = 24.50-110.31, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS A higher index of suspicion should be present for PAI in pediatric trauma patients presenting with a closed patella fracture/dislocation after blunt trauma. PVI is most strongly associated with PAI in penetrating trauma. Prompt recognition of PAI is crucial as there is a greater than 10% amputation rate in the pediatric population.
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- Shelley Maithel
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA.
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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Limb Salvage Does Not Predict Functional Limb Outcome after Revascularization for Traumatic Acute Limb Ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 66:220-224. [PMID: 31676382 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.10.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 10/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Traumatic vascular injury leading to acute limb ischemia (ALI) is an uncommon problem with a potential for high morbidity. We describe a contemporary series of patients with traumatic ALI managed primarily by vascular surgeons at a tertiary referral center and review factors associated with limb salvage and functional limb outcomes. METHODS We conducted a single institution, retrospective review of all patients requiring revascularization for upper extremity (UE) and lower extremity (LE) ALI secondary to trauma from 2013 to 2016. Demographic data, transfer timing, injury severity score (ISS), Rutherford classification (RC), preoperative imaging, level of occlusion, procedural information, fasciotomy characteristics, and discharge disposition were reviewed. Outcome measures included limb salvage and functional limb outcomes. RESULTS We identified 68 patients with traumatic ALI requiring revascularization. The majority of patients had moderate ISS scores, were RC 2a or 2b on presentation (65%), were transferred from another institution (53%), and underwent preoperative imaging (62%) with expeditious time to operation (median 4.5 hr). The most common location of vascular injury for UE was axillary-brachial (88%) and for LE was femoral-popliteal (69%). Open vascular procedures dominated the treatment strategy, and the median number of operations was 3. Fasciotomy was performed in 25% of UE and 58% of LE injuries. Shunts were utilized in only 2 patients. Overall LS was 94% for UE and 78% for LE. The median length of stay (LOS) was 11 days, with 25% of patients discharged to a skilled nursing facility. Follow-up was obtained for 59% of patients. For UE injuries, 57% of patients had no or minimal functional deficits, while 33% had major functional deficits and 10% underwent amputation. For LE injuries, 68% of patients had no or minimal functional deficits, while 6% had major functional deficits, and 26% had undergone amputation. Rutherford class and the number of operations performed were independent predictors of amputation and functional limb at follow-up in our logistic regression model (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Revascularization for traumatic ALI yields high limb salvage rates in patients with RC 1 and 2 ischemia and patients with UE injuries. However, limb salvage does not necessarily equate to good functional outcomes. This signifies the complex nature of injuries in this patient population, especially when multiple operations are required.
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Reilly B, Khan S, Dosluoglu H, Harris L, O'Brien-Irr M, Lukan J, Dryjski M, Blochle R. Comparison of Autologous Vein and Bovine Carotid Artery Graft as a Bypass Conduit in Arterial Trauma. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 61:246-253. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Li YS, Lin KC, Chen CY, Tarng YW, Chang WN. Popliteal artery occlusion concomitant with a tibial plateau fracture and posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture. J Int Med Res 2019; 48:300060519869073. [PMID: 31510833 PMCID: PMC7593672 DOI: 10.1177/0300060519869073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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In acute trauma, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury may occur concomitantly with a
bony fracture and be easily overlooked. A popliteal artery injury associated with a tibial
plateau fracture and PCL avulsion fracture is rare. Missed or delayed diagnosis of this
condition leads to a high amputation rate. Therefore, close attention is required with
this type of injury. The limb can be saved though early detection and immediate
reconstruction of the injured artery, followed by fasciotomy. We report here a rare case
of popliteal artery occlusion proximal to the surgical zone, which was diagnosed after
fixation of a medial tibial plateau fracture and posterior cruciate avulsion injury. In
dashboard injuries without knee dislocation, the arterial intima may be injured and become
vulnerable, even with an initial ankle brachial index greater than 0.9. This can cause
concomitant occlusion of the popliteal artery due to iatrogenic retraction during surgery.
Therefore, a neurovascular examination should be repeated to prevent delayed-onset
thrombosis. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of popliteal artery
injury concomitant with a tibial plateau fracture and PCL avulsion owing to initial
dashboard injury-related arterial intima injury, which can present with a normal ankle
brachial index.
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- Yi-Syuan Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung City
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung City
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung City
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung City
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung City
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Impact of time to repair on outcomes in patients with lower extremity arterial injuries. J Vasc Surg 2019; 69:1519-1523. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.07.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Siracuse JJ, Cheng TW, Farber A, James T, Zuo Y, Kalish JA, Jones DW, Kalesan B. Vascular repair after firearm injury is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. J Vasc Surg 2019; 69:1524-1531.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.07.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 07/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Marcia L, Kim DY. Predictors of Peripheral Vascular Injury in Patients with Blunt Lower Extremity Fractures. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 57:35-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.12.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Siracuse JJ, Farber A, James T, Cheng TW, Zuo Y, Kalish JA, Jones DW, Kalesan B. Readmissions after Firearm Injury Requiring Vascular Repair. Ann Vasc Surg 2018; 56:36-45. [PMID: 30500659 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2018] [Revised: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Firearm injuries can be morbid and potentially have high resource utilization. Historically, trauma and vascular surgery patients are at higher risk for readmissions. Our goal was to assess the risk for readmission among patients undergoing vascular repair after a firearm injury. METHODS The National Readmission Database was queried from 2011 to 2014. All firearm injuries with or without vascular repair were analyzed. Multivariable analysis was conducted to assess the effect of concurrent vascular repair on readmissions at 30, 90, and 180 days. RESULTS There were 42,184 firearm injury admissions identified, where 93.3% did not undergo vascular repair and 6.7% required vascular repair. The overall in-hospital death rate was 8.2%. Average age was 29.9 ± 0.2 years, and 89.2% were male. Intent was most frequently assault (61.2%) followed by unintentional injury (26.5%), suicide (5.2%), and legal intervention (3.1%). Patients with vascular repair compared to those without vascular repair were more frequently admitted at teaching hospitals (85.2% vs. 81.8%, P = 0.042), had higher Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) extreme severity of illness, AHRQ risk of mortality, New Injury Severity Score (NISS), and had more diagnoses and procedures (P < 0.0001). Patients with vascular repair compared to those without vascular repair also more frequently sustained abdominal/pelvis injury (40.4% vs. 23.4%, P < 0.0001) and were more likely to have anemia (5.9% vs. 3.6%, P = 0.009). Patients undergoing vascular repair had a higher rate for 30-day (8.9% vs. 5.5%, P = 0.0001), 90-day (18.1% vs 9.5%, P < 0.0001), and 180-day (22.3% vs. 13%, P < 0.0001) readmission. Kaplan-Meier analysis of unadjusted data showed a higher readmission rate over time with vascular repair. Multivariable analysis demonstrated that vascular repair was not associated with higher 30-day readmission (odds ratio [OR] 1.26, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.92-1.72, P = 0.14) but was for 90-day (OR 1.38, 95% CI 1.14-1.68, P = 0.001) and 180-day readmission (OR 1.24, 95% CI 1.06-1.45, P = 0.009). Additional factors associated with 30-day readmission were higher NISS, discharge to a care facility, and Elixhauser score. Other factors associated with 90-day readmission were unintentional intent of injury, NISS, discharge to a care facility, and Elixhauser score. Factors also associated with 180-day readmission were insurance type, unintentional intent of injury, NISS, care facility discharge, and Elixhauser score. CONCLUSIONS Firearm injury resulting in vascular injury was associated with increased readmissions at 90 and 180 days. This study establishes baseline rates for readmission after vascular repair for firearm traumas and allows opportunity for improvement through targeted interventions for these patients. Vascular surgeons can have a more active role in managing this high-profile public health issue.
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- Jeffrey J Siracuse
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Center for Clinical Translational Epidemiology and Comparative Effectiveness Research, Preventative Medicine & Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Center for Clinical Translational Epidemiology and Comparative Effectiveness Research, Preventative Medicine & Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.
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Grant AA, Ginzburg E, Lineen EB. Repair of Vascular Stretch Injury to Distal Femoral Artery after Femur Fracture. Am Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481808400810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- April A. Grant
- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Dewitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Miami, Florida Jackson Health System & Ryder Trauma Center Miami, Florida
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- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Dewitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Miami, Florida Jackson Health System & Ryder Trauma Center Miami, Florida
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- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Dewitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Miami, Florida Jackson Health System & Ryder Trauma Center Miami, Florida
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Decreased National Rate of below the Knee Amputation in Patients with Popliteal Artery Injury. Ann Vasc Surg 2018; 57:1-9. [PMID: 30053552 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Revised: 07/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Popliteal arterial injury (PAI) is the second most common infrainguinal arterial injury after femoral artery injury with an incidence < 0.2%. A 2003 analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) reported a below the knee amputation (BKA) rate of 7.1% in patients with PAI as well as higher risk in those with an associated fracture or nerve injury. Given advances in vascular surgical techniques, improved multidisciplinary care, and expeditious diagnosis with computed tomography angiography, we hypothesized that the national rate of BKA in patients with PAI has decreased and sought to identify risk factors for BKA in patients with PAI. METHODS A retrospective analysis of the NTDB was performed from 2007 to 2015. Patients ≥15 years of age with PAI were included and grouped by mechanism of injury (blunt versus penetrating). Interfacility transfers were excluded. The primary outcome of interest was BKA. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to identify predictors of BKA in patients with PAI. RESULTS From 4,385,698 patients, 5,143 were identified with PAI (<0.2%) with most involved in a blunt mechanism (56.8%). The overall limb loss rate was 5.1% (decreased from 7.1% in 2003, P = 0.0037). After adjusting for covariates, a blunt mechanism (odds ratio [OR] = 3.53, confidence intervals [CI] = 2.49-5.01, P < 0.001) and open proximal tibia/fibula fracture or dislocation (OR = 2.71, CI = 2.08-3.54, P < 0.001) were independent risk factors for BKA in patients with PAI. A combined popliteal vein injury (PVI) did not increase the risk for BKA (P = 0.64). CONCLUSIONS The national rate of limb loss in trauma patients with PAI has decreased from 7.1 to 5.1%. A blunt mechanism of injury as well as proximal open tibia/fibula fracture or dislocation continue to be the independent risk factors for BKA. Confirming a previous report, we found a combined PVI not to be associated with higher risk for BKA. Future prospective research to determine other possible contributing factors such as intraoperative hemodynamics and utilization of vascular shunt and fasciotomy appears warranted.
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Manley NR, Magnotti LJ, Fabian TC, Cutshall MB, Croce MA, Sharpe JP. Factors Contributing to Morbidity after Combined Arterial and Venous Lower Extremity Trauma. Am Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481808400742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of management of venous injury on clinical outcomes in patients with combined lower extremity arterial and venous trauma. Patients with common and external iliac, common and superficial femoral, and popliteal artery injuries were identified. Patients who underwent vein repair and those who received vein ligation were compared. The analysis was repeated for those patients who required secondary intervention for their arterial injury and those who did not require secondary intervention. Seventy patients were identified with both arterial and venous injuries: 40 underwent vein ligation and 30 received vein repair. There was no difference in ischemic time between patients undergoing vein repair compared with ligation. Vein ligation did not produce a higher incidence of muscle debridement (10% vs 15%, P = 0.72), necessity for secondary intervention (10% vs 7.5%, P = 0.99), or amputation (3.3% vs 7.5%, P = 0.63). Patients who required secondary intervention had a greater degree of shock on presentation (packed red blood cells (PRBC), 13 units vs 6 units, P = 0.02) and were more likely to require muscle debridement (50% vs 9%, P = 0.02) and amputation (33% vs 3%, P = 0.03). Vein ligation did not impact muscle ischemia or success of arterial repair in patients with combined venous and arterial trauma in the lower extremities. Patient morbidity after extremity vascular trauma is most related to degree of shock.
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- Nathan R. Manley
- From the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- From the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- From the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- From the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- From the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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Brandmeir N, Payne R, Rizk E, Tubbs RS, Arsuaga JL, Bartsiokas A. The Leg Wound of King Philip II of Macedonia. Cureus 2018; 10:e2501. [PMID: 29928561 PMCID: PMC6005394 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.2501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objective King Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, suffered a penetrating wound to the leg from a spear that left him severely handicapped. His skeletal remains represent the first and only case of an injury from ancient Greece that can be directly compared to its historical record. The objective of the study was to confirm the identity of the male occupant of Royal Tomb I in Vergina, Greece as Philip II of Macedonia by providing new evidence based on anatomical dissection and correlation with the historical description of the wounds. Methods Radiographs and photographs of the leg in Royal Tomb I in Vergina were examined. Anatomical dissection of a cadaver with a reconstructed wound similar to Philip’s was also completed to identify associated soft-tissue injuries. Results The left leg was penetrated by an object at the knee which resulted in joint diastasis, external rotation of the tibia, knee ankylosis, and formation of a granuloma around the related object. This caused massive trauma to the joint but spared the popliteal artery. This resulted in ligamentous injury as well as injury to the peroneal nerve and probably the tibial nerve, resulting in a complete palsy of those nerves. Conclusion This evidence exactly matches the historical sources and shows conclusively that the leg and Tomb I belong to Philip II. The anatomic and archaeologic evidence also serve as independent verification of some of the historical record of that period, better enabling scholars to judge the reliability of various texts. Furthermore, it gives invaluable information about surgical practices in ancient Greece according to Hippocratic methods and their outcomes. Finally, this sheds new light on the occupants of Royal Tomb II including the fact that the armor recovered there may have belonged to Alexander the Great.
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- Nicholas Brandmeir
- Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University School of Medicine/Ruby Memorial Hospital
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, USA
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- Departamento De Paleontología, Facultad De Ciencias Geológicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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- Laboratory of Physical Anthropology, Department of History and Ethnology, Democritus University of Thrace
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Evans C, Chaplin T, Zelt D. Management of Major Vascular Injuries: Neck, Extremities, and Other Things that Bleed. Emerg Med Clin North Am 2017; 36:181-202. [PMID: 29132576 DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2017.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Vascular injuries represent a significant burden of mortality and disability. Blunt injuries to the neck vessels can present with signs of stroke either immediately or in a delayed fashion. Most injuries are detected with computed tomography angiography and managed with either antiplatelet medications or anticoagulation. In contrast, patients with penetrating injuries to the neck vessels require airway management, hemorrhage control, and damage control resuscitation before surgical repair. The keys to diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular injury include early recognition of the injury; hemorrhage control with direct pressure, packing, or tourniquets; and urgent surgical consultation.
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- Chris Evans
- Trauma Services, Department of Emergency Medicine, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada
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Abou Ali AN, Salem KM, Alarcon LH, Bauza G, Pikoulis E, Chaer RA, Avgerinos ED. Vascular Shunts in Civilian Trauma. Front Surg 2017; 4:39. [PMID: 28775985 PMCID: PMC5517780 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2017.00039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Experience with temporary intravascular shunts (TIVS) for vessel injury comes from the military sector and while the indications might be clear in geographically isolated and under resourced war zones, this may be an uncommon scenario in civilian trauma. Data supporting TIVS use in civilian trauma have been extrapolated from the military literature where it demonstrated improved life and limb salvage. Few non-comparative studies from the civilian literature have also revealed similar favorable outcomes. Still, TIVS placement in civilian vascular injuries is uncommon and by some debatable given the absence of clear indications for placement, the potential for TIVS-related complications, the widespread resources for immediate and definitive vascular repair, and the need for curtailing costs and optimizing resources. This article reviews the current evidence and the role of TIVS in contemporary civilian trauma management.
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- Adham N Abou Ali
- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
| | - Louis H Alarcon
- Division of Trauma and General Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
| | - Graciela Bauza
- Division of Trauma and General Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
| | - Emmanuel Pikoulis
- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States
| | - Rabih A Chaer
- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
| | - Efthymios D Avgerinos
- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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