Endovascular Repair of Axillary Artery Transection with a Stent Graft following Blunt Trauma
Journal Title: American Journal of Interventional Radiology - Year 2019, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Transection injuries of the axillary artery are rare and typically involve surgical repair. This case describes an emergent endovascular treatment option, using a stent graft, in a patient that was deemed as high risk for open surgery.
Authors and Affiliations
Rami Sartawi, Shadi Abu-Halimah, Sultan Abdelhamid, Ahmad Yanis
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- EP ID EP566236
- DOI 10.25259/AJIR-1-2019
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