Pseudo-aneurysm of the deep femoral artery secondary to displacement of the lesser trochanter in a pertrochanteric fracture of the femur. Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rccot.2020.04.001Keywords:
pseudoaneurysm, pertrochanteric fracture, femur, femoral artery, hipAbstract
We present a case of a pseudo aneurysm of the deep femoral artery secondary to the displacement of the lesser trochanter. A pertrochanteric fracture was diagnosed, which was treated through fixation with intramedullary nail, in a patient anticoagulated by atrial fibrillation.
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