We submit a case of a pseudoaneurysm of the axillary artery secondary to a proximal
humeral fracture. There was a latent period of 4 months, from index injury to the
presentation with arterial thrombosis. The patient attended Accident and Emergency
(A&E) Department with a massive swelling and bruising of the shoulder and upper arm.
This was accompanied with distal neurovascular deficit. Arteriogram showed a complete
block of axillary artery. On exploration the limb was unsalvageable beyond the blockage.
A shoulder disarticulation was performed.
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March 28,
2002
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