Management and Outcome of Traumatic Peripheral Vascular Injuries in A Nigerian Teaching Hospital

1. Abstract

1.1. Background: Peripheral vascular injuries are common in Nigeria. Appropriate and timely treatment averts loss of life or limb.

1.2. Methods: Retrospective analysis of 42 consecutive patients who had 50 vascular injuries was done. Other patients with vascular injuries whose medical records were incomplete were excluded from the study.