Injury of femoral artery complicated with infection from injection of heroine
Zhao, X.; Li, L.; Zhao, H.
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 12(6): 345-346
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 1002-1892 PMID: 10437088 Document Number: 492880
Drug addiction has been one of the serious social problems. The peripheral phlebitis caused by drug injection is common, but the occurrence of pseudoaneurysm with infection of femoral artery from injection injury was rarely reported in China. From January 1995 to March 1996, six cases of injury of femoral artery with infection from heroine injection were admitted. The characteristics of the injury were described. The therapeutic measures and details of attention to be needed were discussed. It was concluded that this type of injury was different from the injury caused in agricultural, industrial or traffic accidents. The treatment of choice depended upon the type of injury.