Use of a Javid shunt in the management of axillary artery injury as a complication of fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus: a case report

IntroductionAxillary artery injury is a rare but severe complication of fractures of the surgical neck of the humerus. Case presentationWe present a case of axillary artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to such a fracture, in a 82-year-old white woman, presenting 10 weeks after the initial injury, successfully treated with subclavian to brachial reversed vein bypass together with simultaneous open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture.

We discuss the use of a JavidTM shunt during combined upper limb revascularisation and open reduction and internal fixation of the fractured humerus.

Conclusions: This case highlights the usefulness of a JavidTM shunt, over other forms of vascular shunts, in prompt restoration of blood flow to effect limb salvage. It can be considered as a temporary measure whilst awaiting definitive revascularisation which can be performed following fracture fixation.

Author: Stuart A Suttie, Reza Mofidi, Alison Howd and Gareth D Griffiths
Credits/Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:259

Published on: 2008-08-05

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