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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2013; 4(3): 154-156
Published online Jul 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.154
Published online Jul 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.154
Figure 1 X-ray appearance of pseudoaneurysm.
A: Anteroposterior and lateral radiograph of femoral shaft nonunion 8 mo after interlocking IM nailing; B: An ovoid, soft tissue mass behind the fracture site is visible 1 mo after exchange nailing.
Figure 2 Computed tomography appearance of pseudoaneurysm.
Computed tomographic angiogram showing pseudoaneurysm of profunda femoris artery (arrow).
Figure 3 Embolisation.
Elective (microcatheter) right deep femoral angiography pictures showing the pseudoaneurysm adjacent to the fracture site. A: Before coil embolization; B: After coil embolization (digital subtraction angiography).
Figure 4 Fracture healing.
Anteroposterior and lateral radiograph of the femoral shaft 6 mo from revision surgery, showing fracture union.
- Citation: Valli F, Teli MG, Innocenti M, Vercelli R, Prestamburgo D. Profunda femoris artery pseudoaneurysm following revision for femoral shaft fracture nonunion. World J Orthop 2013; 4(3): 154-156
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v4/i3/154.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.154