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Complete resection of the superficial femoral artery and superficial femoral vein due to forceful trauma: a case report

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Summary:	BACKGROUND: The incidence of superficial femoral artery trauma with or without involvement of superficial femoral vein, in the absence of organ injury or fractures, is rare. We present a case of superficial femoral artery and vein resection caused by high-energy blunt trauma. CLINICAL CASE: A 60-year-old male was transferred to our hospital due to forceful trauma of the superficial femoral artery and vein. The injured portion of the artery was resected, and a reversed ipsilateral great saphenous vein graft interposition was performed. The superficial femoral vein was ligated. No post-operative complications were noted, and the patient was discharged three weeks after the operation without any relevant sequelae CONCLUSION: This case report highlights the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, management, and outcomes of traumatic blunt injuries to the femoral vessels.
Subject:	femoral artery injury blunt vascular injury femoral vein trauma
Country:	Portugal
Document type:	journal article
Access type:	Restricted
Associated institution:	Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular
Language:	English
Origin:	Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular