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American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 106, 394-399, Copyright © 1969 by American Roentgen Ray Society

THE ARTERIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF MILITARY VASCULAR TRAUMA

RICHARD P. SACKS M.D.1

1 Chief, Radiology Department

The rapid evacuation of military wounded and the emphasis on restoration of vascular continuity rather than arterial ligation has been proven to save more lives and extremities than ever before in American military history. However, the proper follow-up care and evaluation of these returning

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wounded require an appreciation of the types of military injuries as well as the possible sequelae and complications. Angiography is indispensable in the elucidation of such complications as arteriovenous fistula, pseudoaneurysm, and in the evaluation of collateral arterial development. In this way angiography keeps pace with the improved surgical techniques to the ultimate benefit of viable useful extremities.


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