Delayed Repair of Popliteal Artery following Blunt Injury
1999
Popliteal artery injury resulting from blunt trauma carries a risk of limb loss. Severe ischemia of prolonged duration is a strong determinant of poor outcome. We report a case of popliteal artery injury in an 18-year-old male who underwent successful repair after a delay of 20 hours.
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