scholarly journals Pseudoaneurysm of profunda femoris artery: a rare complication after intramedullary fixation for an intertrochanteric femur fracture

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 969
Author(s):  
Vicky T. Jain ◽  
Jeetendra Katariya ◽  
Shreedhar Archik
Keyword(s):  
Intertrochanteric Fracture ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Neurological Complications ◽  
Percutaneous Embolization ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture ◽  
The Right ◽  
Profunda Femoris

Intertrochanteric fracture fixation with a trochanteric femoral nail rarely leads to any vascular or neurological complications. The aim of this case report is to identify a patient with post-operative Pseudoaneurysm of profunda femoris artery and how to manage it. We report a case of 79-year-old male who developed a Pseudoaneurysm of the profunda femoris artery 3 days after intramedullary femoral nailing for a intertrochanteric femur fracture. Percutaneous embolization was performed with subsequent resolution of the symptoms. Diagnosis of vascular complications after hip surgery may be very challenging because symptoms are often nonspecific. Despite their rarity, it is important to know this type of complications to address the diagnostic pathway in the right direction and to treat them promptly.

Pseudoaneurysm of the profunda femoris artery due to intertrochanteric fracture of the hip

1999 ◽  
Vol 119 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 117-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. G. Murphy ◽  
J. G. Geoghegan ◽  
O. Austin ◽  
R. More-O'Ferrall ◽  
W. R. Quinlan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intertrochanteric Fracture ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Profunda Femoris

scholarly journals Profunda femoris artery injury caused by lesser trochanter fragment in intertrochanteric fracture: A case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chatchanin Mayurasakorn ◽  
Vajara Phiphobmongkol ◽  
Wasupong Sridermma ◽  
Suthorn Bavonratanavech
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Intertrochanteric Fracture ◽  
Lesser Trochanter ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Artery Injury ◽  
Profunda Femoris

scholarly journals Anatomical variants of profunda femoris artery : among cadavers from South India

2014 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 08-11
Author(s):  
Vinay KV ◽  
Raghavendra AY ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Femoral Artery ◽  
South India ◽  
Branching Pattern ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Medical Academy ◽  
Indian Origin ◽  
Iatrogenic Damage ◽  
The Right ◽  
Profunda Femoris

Abstract Background: The profunda femoris artery (PFA) is a branch of femoral artery which plays an important role in the arterial supply of the thigh. An extensive knowledge of the branching pattern and relations are necessary for clinicians to prevent any iatrogenic damage to these blood vessels and the surrounding structures in vascular reconstructive surgeries. Objective: To study the direction of origin of PFA from femoral artery and measure DIP- the distance between the origin of PFA from femoral artery to midpoint of inguinal ligament. Materials and Methods: Forty six femoral triangles (23 on right & 23 on left side) were dissected and studied in embalmed cadavers available in dissection hall of K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India over a period of two years from July 2011 to July 2013. These cadavers were of South Indian origin. The direction of origin of PFA from femoral artery was noted. The DIP was measured using Vernier caliper. Results: The direction of origin of the PFA in majority of the cases was found to be from the posterolateral side (65.22%) of femoral artery. The DIP varies from 25 to 50 mm on the right and 24 to 60 mm on the left side. In 50 % of the cases, the DIP was in the range of 41 to 50 mm on both the sides. Conclusion: The anatomical data obtained here is of importance for surgeons and radiologists for procedures centred on the PFA and in vascular reconstructive surgeries involving the groin.

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