The controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb.

Introduction: Almost 20% of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures in children are complicated by vascular compromise. At present, there is no clear consensus on the management of a persistent pulseless but well-perfused hand after a satisfactory closed reduction of the fracture. The role of angi...

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Main Authors: Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff, Paiman, Mohammad, Wan Ismail, Wan Faisham Numan, Wan Sulaiman, Wan Azman, Sadagatullah, Abdul Nawfar, Mohd Shif, Mohd Shukrihizam
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spelling iium-293732013-03-04T01:15:43Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/29373/ The controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb. Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff Paiman, Mohammad Wan Ismail, Wan Faisham Numan Wan Sulaiman, Wan Azman Sadagatullah, Abdul Nawfar Mohd Shif, Mohd Shukrihizam RD701 Orthopedics RJ101 Child Health. Child health services Introduction: Almost 20% of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures in children are complicated by vascular compromise. At present, there is no clear consensus on the management of a persistent pulseless but well-perfused hand after a satisfactory closed reduction of the fracture. The role of angiography in such cases has been a source of controversy and debate. Case Report: An 18-month–old girl was referred to us with a closed, displaced, supracondylar fracture in her left humerus after a fall. She had an impalpable radial pulse but her hand looked pink with a capillary refilling time of less than 2 seconds. She underwent an emergency closed reduction and percutaneous pinning. Post-reduction, her hand remained persistently pulseless but well-perfused. A multi-disciplinary decision was made more than 24 hours after the initial surgery. The medical team decided to proceed with a computerized tomographic (CT) angiogram followed by surgical exploration and release of her left brachial artery, which was completely occluded by compression of the surrounding soft tissues. The procedure proceeded smoothly and the patient showed remarkable immediate and long term outcomes. There was no further complications observed as a result of the delay in surgical treatment. Discussion/ Conclusion:We believe that the decision to manage such cases should be made on based on appropriacy in each case. A CT angiogram is helpful in objectively determining the level of occlusion and the possible risk of proximal migration of thrombus which may eventually affect the available collaterals. A well-perfused limb may allow adequate time for a proper decision to be made for surgical intervention. 2012-06-17 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/29373/1/MOA_2012_-_DrMohdAriffS_-_Poster_-_Pulseless%2C_Perfused_Limb.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/29373/2/MOA_2012_-_Cover.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/29373/3/Malaysian_Orthopaedic_Journal_-_2012%2C_Volume_6%2C_Issue_2._Supplement_A._%28Content_Page_59-67%29.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/29373/4/PP.020.PAEDIATRIC.166_Dr_Mohd_Ariff_Sharifudin.pdf Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff and Paiman, Mohammad and Wan Ismail, Wan Faisham Numan and Wan Sulaiman, Wan Azman and Sadagatullah, Abdul Nawfar and Mohd Shif, Mohd Shukrihizam (2012) The controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb. In: 42nd Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Meeting/Annual Scientific Meeting, 14-17 June 2012, Zenith Hotel, Kuantan, Pahang. http://moa-home.com/moa2012/index.htm
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topic RD701 Orthopedics
RJ101 Child Health. Child health services
spellingShingle RD701 Orthopedics
RJ101 Child Health. Child health services
Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff
Paiman, Mohammad
Wan Ismail, Wan Faisham Numan
Wan Sulaiman, Wan Azman
Sadagatullah, Abdul Nawfar
Mohd Shif, Mohd Shukrihizam
The controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb.
description Introduction: Almost 20% of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures in children are complicated by vascular compromise. At present, there is no clear consensus on the management of a persistent pulseless but well-perfused hand after a satisfactory closed reduction of the fracture. The role of angiography in such cases has been a source of controversy and debate. Case Report: An 18-month–old girl was referred to us with a closed, displaced, supracondylar fracture in her left humerus after a fall. She had an impalpable radial pulse but her hand looked pink with a capillary refilling time of less than 2 seconds. She underwent an emergency closed reduction and percutaneous pinning. Post-reduction, her hand remained persistently pulseless but well-perfused. A multi-disciplinary decision was made more than 24 hours after the initial surgery. The medical team decided to proceed with a computerized tomographic (CT) angiogram followed by surgical exploration and release of her left brachial artery, which was completely occluded by compression of the surrounding soft tissues. The procedure proceeded smoothly and the patient showed remarkable immediate and long term outcomes. There was no further complications observed as a result of the delay in surgical treatment. Discussion/ Conclusion:We believe that the decision to manage such cases should be made on based on appropriacy in each case. A CT angiogram is helpful in objectively determining the level of occlusion and the possible risk of proximal migration of thrombus which may eventually affect the available collaterals. A well-perfused limb may allow adequate time for a proper decision to be made for surgical intervention.
format Conference or Workshop Item
author Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff
Paiman, Mohammad
Wan Ismail, Wan Faisham Numan
Wan Sulaiman, Wan Azman
Sadagatullah, Abdul Nawfar
Mohd Shif, Mohd Shukrihizam
author_facet Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff
Paiman, Mohammad
Wan Ismail, Wan Faisham Numan
Wan Sulaiman, Wan Azman
Sadagatullah, Abdul Nawfar
Mohd Shif, Mohd Shukrihizam
author_sort Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff
title The controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb.
title_short The controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb.
title_full The controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb.
title_fullStr The controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb.
title_full_unstemmed The controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb.
title_sort controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb.
publishDate 2012
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/29373/
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/29373/1/MOA_2012_-_DrMohdAriffS_-_Poster_-_Pulseless%2C_Perfused_Limb.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/29373/2/MOA_2012_-_Cover.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/29373/3/Malaysian_Orthopaedic_Journal_-_2012%2C_Volume_6%2C_Issue_2._Supplement_A._%28Content_Page_59-67%29.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/29373/4/PP.020.PAEDIATRIC.166_Dr_Mohd_Ariff_Sharifudin.pdf
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