Traumatic Aneurysm of the Anterior Tibial Artery

Abstract

1. A case of traumatic aneurysm of the anterior tibial artery complicating fracture of the tibia and fibula is reported. 2. The diagnosis and management of such lesions are discussed.

Pathological Fracture of the Fibula Due to a Late Presenting Posterior Tibial Artery Pseudoaneurysm

“…These injuries are often considered to be less serious if bone injury has been ruled out. There are several case reports regarding vascular abnormalities following penetrating trauma, blunt trauma, fractured bone, traction injuries, and crush injuries to the lower limbs [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] . Postoperative pseudoaneurysm has also been reported 8,9 .…”

Pseudoaneurysm of the anterior tibial artery: A rare complication of proximal tibial Steinman pin insertion

“…Surgical correction of a false aneurysm should be performed as soon as possible after the diagnosis is made, to prevent the complications of rupture or rapid expansion with resultant pressure on the adjacent nerves 1011. Urgent surgery is advocated if neurological symptoms develop 7…”

“…It has been suggested that pseudoaneurysm of the anterior tibial artery can be managed by ligation, provided the posterior tibial artery is patent and maintains vascularity to the anterolateral compartment and distal limb 11. However, this may produce symptoms of chronic exertional compartment syndrome in high-demand patients.…”

Thrombotic Resolution of a Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of the Anterior Tibial Artery after External Compression

“…A MEDLINE search of all English, German, and French literature concerning pseudoaneurysms of either the anterior or the posterior tibial artery as a complication of these fractures revealed only 15 previously documented cases. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] In Table 1, the most relevant aspects of these 15 cases and the present case are summarized. Table 1 shows that pseudoaneurysms can quickly show clinical symptoms or be rather indolent and present in a delayed fashion.…”