Popliteal Artery Injury Associated with Blunt Trauma to the Knee without Fracture or Dislocation
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Popliteal Artery Injury Associated with Blunt Trauma to the Knee without Fracture or Dislocation
Popliteal artery injuries are frequently seen with fractures, dislocations, or penetrating injuries. Concern about arterial injury and early recognition of the possibility of arterial injury is crucial for the salvage of the extremity. This article provides an outline of the diagnostic challenges related to these rare vascular injuries and emphasizes the necessity for a high level of suspicion,...
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عنوان ژورنال: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1936-900X,1936-9018
DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2013.12.18223