Peripheral Vascular Trauma in Pediatrics: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Vascular lesions constitute an important cause of morbidity and mortality, including functional disability. Their poor documentation in the literature suggests a low frequency in the pediatric age range. Herein, we describe the case of an 11-year-old-boy with an isolated radial artery injury. The patient initially presented with active bleeding from a lacerated wound. He was intervened on multiple occasions for hematoma formation and suture dehiscence at a primary care center from his community. During his admission, he required a blood transfusion for active bleeding. Vascular exploration was performed, and radial artery lesion was managed by ligation.

Current Opinions in Open and Endovascular Treatment of Major Arterial Injuries in Pediatric Patient

“…Similar to what has been observed in adult patients, vascular lesions are grouped into three major classifications: iatrogenic, which occur as part of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure; those that originate from a blunt trauma; and those that result from a penetrating trauma that involves partial or complete transection of the blood vessel [22]. The different robust experiences available in the literature are heterogeneous in reporting different trauma cohorts with a broad spectrum of different injury mechanisms, anatomic regions, and morphologic types of lesions.…”

Litrature Review Trauma Vascular

“…Trauma vaskuler merupakan trauma pada pembuluh darah yang bisa disebabkan oleh trauma tembus dan trauma tumpul terhadap ektremitas yang jika tidak diketahui dan tidak dilakukan tindakan sedini mungkin akan mengakibatkan hilangnya atau matinya ekstremitas tersebut (Soto et al, 2019).…”