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Review
. 2013 Aug 1:2013:bcr2013009922.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009922.

Femoral artery rupture during total hip arthroplasty

Rajeshkumar Kakwani  1 , John Duggan, Scott Muller
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Review

Femoral artery rupture during total hip arthroplasty

Rajeshkumar Kakwani et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

Vascular injuries are an uncommon but significant complication of total hip arthroplasty. We present a case of femoral artery rupture through an atherosclerotic plaque during primary total hip arthroplasty and a review of the published literature. The early recognition and prompt treatment of this complication can reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with this injury.

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Figures

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Figure 1
Femoral artery angiogram showing the site of rupture.
Figure 2
Figure 2
CT scan of the abdomen showing the retroperitoneal haematoma.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Femoral artery rupture through an atherosclerotic plaque.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Pelvic radiograph.
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