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- Title
Vascular Injuries Caused by Tear Gas Shells: Surgical Challenge and Outcome.
- Authors
Wani, Mohd Lateef; Ahangar, Ab Gani; Lone, Gh Nabi; Singh, Shyam; Dar, Abdul Majeed; Bhat, Mohd Akbar; Ashraf, Hakeem Zubair; Irshad, Ifat
- Abstract
Background: Tear gas shells are used to disperse the mob during any type of street protests. Vascular injuries due to tear gas shells have not been reported. The present study was undertaken to analyse the pattern, presentation, management and outcome^of vascular injury due to tear gas shells. Methods: Eighteen patients with vascular injury caused by tear gas shells from 1st Jan. 2008 to 31st Dec 2009 were studied. Patients with vascular injuries caused by causes other than tear gas shells were excluded from the study. Results: All patients were treated with reverse saphenous vein graft as segmental loss was less than 2.5 cm. Wound infection was the most common complication, followed by graft occlusion. Amputation rate was 16.66%. Associated nerve injury occurred in 44.44% of the patients. Conclusion: Tear gas shell injuries should not be taken lightly. They can cause injuries as serious as vascular injuries. Vascular injuries cased by tear gas shells require prompt re- vascularisation to improve limb salvage. Despite proper revas- cularisation, patients have significant morbidity and need proper rehabilitation in the follow ups.
- Subjects
BLOOD vessels; WOUNDS &; injuries; TRAUMA surgery; BRACHIAL artery; AMPUTATION; VASCULAR surgery; HOSPITAL emergency services; LONGITUDINAL method; HEALTH outcome assessment; SAPHENOUS vein; TRANSPLANTATION of organs, tissues, etc.; RIOT control agents; TREATMENT effectiveness
- Publication
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2011, Vol 36, Issue 1, p14
- ISSN
0253-0716
- Publication type
Article