Radial Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Post-operative Case of Midshaft Radius Fracture.

INTRODUCTION

Pseudoaneurysms of arteries are not uncommon complications of vessel handling during surgery. Early identification and management is important to prevent disastrous complications such as rupture and thrombosis.

CASE REPORT

We describe a case of a 28-year-old male who developed a pseudoaneurysm of the radial artery after being operated by plating for a mid-shaft radius fracture. He presented 2 weeks after surgery with swelling over the forearm which was confirmed to be a pseudoaneurysm after computed tomography angiography. It was treated with surgical excision and end-to-end anastomosis.

CONCLUSION

A high index of suspicion must be maintained about the occurrence of this complication secondary to both trauma and surgery.