Delayed rupture of an extensor digitorum tendon following repeated attempts at intravenous cannulation

A case of delayed extensor tendon rupture is reported. This followed repeated attempts at intravenous cannulation 16 months previously. The differential diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

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Published inJournal of hand surgery, British volume Vol. 23; no. 4; p. 557
Main Authors Haywood, R.M., O'Donoghue, J.M., Regan, P.J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England Elsevier Ltd 01.08.1998
SAGE Publications
Subjects
Catheterization
Humans
Male
Medical Errors
Middle Aged
Rupture
Tendon Injuries - etiology
Time Factors
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Summary:A case of delayed extensor tendon rupture is reported. This followed repeated attempts at intravenous cannulation 16 months previously. The differential diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
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ISSN:0266-7681
1532-2211
DOI:10.1016/S0266-7681(98)80151-4