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Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the peroneal artery following lower extremity fracture – A case report and review of the literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This report documents a rare case of arterial aneurysm following a closed midshaft tibial and fibular fracture. Briefly, a 17-year-old female suffered a traumatic lower extremity fracture and was treated by intramedullary nailing of the tibia. After an uneventful postoperative course, she noted a painful and pulsating swelling of the lateral aspect of the lower extremity about 2 weeks post op. Diagnostic ultrasound confirmed formation of traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the peroneal artery adjacent to the fibular fracture. Subsequent endovascular treatment using coil-embolization was successful. Bony healing occurred in a timely fashion and the patient returned to pain free semi-professional sports activities.

Source: Trauma Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101148

Authors: Christian Thomas Hübner, Philipp Vetter, Sandro-Michael Heining, Hans-Christoph Pape, Christian Hierholzer

Institutions: University of Zurich, University Hospital Zurich

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Procedures and Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,190