A multidisciplinary approach to a complex case of lower limb trauma

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Published: Jul 28, 2014
Keywords:
Platelet Concentrate Gel, Popliteal artery blunt trauma, VAC therapy

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Paolo Sapienza
Department of Surgery “Pietro Valdoni”, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Luigi Venturini
Department of Surgery “Pietro Valdoni”, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Elvira Tartaglia
Department of Surgery “Pietro Valdoni”, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Ottavia Borghese
Department of Surgery “Pietro Valdoni”, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Pier Paolo Monacelli
Department of Emergency Surgery, Rome, Italy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Blunt trauma of the popliteal fossa is an uncommon cause of lower limb ischemia and it is associated with a high risk for limb loss. 


REPORT: The case of a young man with anterior dislocation of the right knee joint causing post-traumatic popliteal artery occlusion and severe lower limb ischemia is reported. 


DISCUSSION: To our knowledge we first report a multidisciplinary approach involving the vascular and plastic surgical teams to treat a wide soft tissue damage after a blunt injury to the popliteal artery.

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How to Cite
Sapienza, Paolo, et al. “A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Complex Case of Lower Limb Trauma”. Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia, vol. 3, no. July, July 2014, pp. 1-3, https://annaliitalianidichirurgia.it/index.php/aic/article/view/1389.
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Vol. 3 No. July (2014)
Section
Case Report