
Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- Vascular Surgery
- Urology
- Transplant Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- General Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2023;8(1):3655.Case Report | Open Access
Delayed Arterial Spasm after Low Energy Trauma: A Case Report
DeGenova DT*, Perugini AJ, Hyland Jr. SS, Auger DP, Rogers CJ, Sullivan DM and Ryu RC
1Department of Orthopedics, OhioHealth, USA 2Department of Emergency Medicine, OhioHealth, USA 3Department of General Surgery, OhioHealth, USA 4OrthopedicOne, Columbus, USA
*Correspondance to: Daniel T DeGenova
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.3655
Abstract
Case: We report a unique case of a 30-year-old patient with Kawasaki Disease who presented with concern for an ischemic distal lower extremity after suffering a low energy twisting mechanism to his ipsilateral knee ten days prior. Angiogram demonstrated popliteal artery spasm and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated no internal derangement of the knee. The patient regained full function and resolution of symptoms after administration of intraoperative nitroglycerine. The patient was discharged in stable condition with vasodilatory medication and did not have any recurrent complications. Conclusion: We advocate for providers to be aware of this rare scenario of an ischemic presenting limb after a low energy trauma. Evaluation and quick diagnosis of arterial spasm and limb ischemia is paramount to help avoid long-term consequences.
Keywords
Trauma; Arterial Spasm; Vasospasm; Ischemia; Kawasaki disease
Cite the article
DeGenova DT, Perugini AJ, Hyland Jr. SS, Auger DP, Rogers CJ, Sullivan DM, et al. Delayed Arterial Spasm after Low Energy Trauma: A Case Report. Clin Surg. 2023; 8: 3655..