Abstract

Objective: Brachial arterial aneurysms are relatively uncommon in childhood. Development of the distal ischemic complications is the main risk in brachial arterial aneurysm and pseudoaneurysms. Nine infants who had surgery for brachial artery pseudoaneurysm in our clinic were reported and the results of the treatment are discussed.

Material and Methods: Nine patients who were operated for pseudoaneurysms at our clinic between 2005 and 2010 were evaluated retrospectively from hospital records. Radiological diagnosis of pseudoaneurysms was considered as an indication for surgery.results: A total of 9 patients were evaluated, and six were girls. Pseudoaneurysms were located in the right arm in five patients. All the cases were referred from other pediatric centers. conclusion: Brachial arterial pseudoaneurysms in infants are a rare complication after multiple venous punctures. Early diagnosis and surgical reconstruction of these cases are very important for the prevention of ischemic complication. Brachial artery pseudoaneurysms with ultrasonographic diagnosis were repaired surgically at our clinic to prevent ischemic complications

Keywords: Aneurysm, Brachial artery, Infants, Iatrogenic, Pseudoaneurysm

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Koç M, Aydın H, Baş T, Işık O, Özgür S, Doğusan AR, et al. Surgical Management of Iatrogenic Brachial Artery Pseudoaneurisms in Infancy. Turk J Pediatr Dis [Internet]. 2013 Aug. 1 [cited 2025 May 25];7(2):69-72. Available from: https://turkjpediatrdis.org/article/view/233