Contemporary Management of Wartime Vascular Trauma

Abstract

The treatment of wartime injuries has led to advances in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular trauma. Recent experience has stimulated a reappraisal of the management of such injuries, specifically assessing the effect of explosive devices on injury patterns and treatment strategies. The objective of this report is to provide a single-institution analysis of injury patterns and management strategies in the care of modern wartime vascular injuries.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA480663

Entities

People

  • Charles J. Fox
  • Chatt A. Johnson
  • David L. Gillespie
  • James M. Goff
  • Norman M. Rich
  • Richard E. Galgon
  • Sean D. O'connell
  • Timur P. Sarac
  • Todd E Rasmussen

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arteries
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Debridement
  • Explosive Devices
  • Health Services
  • Vascular Diseases
  • Vascular System Injuries
  • Veins
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma or Military Medicine