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  • Title: Upper extremity arterial combat injury management.
    Author: Weber MA, Fox CJ, Adams E, Rice RD, Quan R, Cox MW, Gillespie DL.
    Journal: Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther; 2006 Jun; 18(2):141-5. PubMed ID: 17060232.
    Abstract:
    Traumatic hemorrhage and vascular injury management have been concerns for both civilian and military physicians. During the 20th century, advances in technique allowed surgeons to focus on vascular repair, restoration of perfusion, limb salvage, and life preservation. Military surgeons such as Makins, DeBakey, Hughes, Rich, and others made significant contributions to the field of surgery in general and vascular surgery in particular. Casualties from combat in Afghanistan and Iraq confront physicians and surgeons with devastating injuries. The current generation of providers is challenged with applying contemporary care while expanding upon the lessons taught by our predecessors. The objective of this report is to review the historical experience with managing military upper extremity arterial injuries and compare that experience with current management.
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