| Literature DB >> 18956804 |
Michael J Mullan1, Hanna Magowan, Colin D Weir.
Abstract
Accidental intra-arterial injection as a consequence of drug misuse has been described in both the upper and lower limbs. We present a case in which a drug abuser injected heroin into his femoral artery. This resulted in necrosis of the femoral artery requiring an autologous graft. A life threatening haemorrhage necessitated ligation of the common femoral artery. His limb survived.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID： 18956804 PMCID： PMC2604479
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ulster Med J ISSN： 0041-6193