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Review
. 1993;7(6):558-61.
doi: 10.1097/00005131-199312000-00012.

Closed elbow dislocation and brachial artery damage

G M Slowik  1 , M Fitzimmons, J M Rayhack
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Review

Closed elbow dislocation and brachial artery damage

G M Slowik et al. J Orthop Trauma. 1993.

Abstract

Damage to the brachial artery associated with closed elbow dislocation but without accompanying fracture is rare. Only 25 cases have been reported to date. We present a case that responded well to brachial artery vein grafting, and review the literature on this subject. Operative repair is recommended in this uncommon complication of closed dislocation of the elbow.

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