• N M Naidoo, P D Corr, J V Robbs, J Maharaj, and R Nair.
• Department of Surgery, University of Natal, South Africa.
• Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2000 Jan 1; 19 (1): 77-81.

Objectivesto evaluate the use of endovascular occlusion in the treatment of arterial trauma.Methodsrecords of patients with penetrating arterial injuries treated by endovascular occlusive techniques were culled from the computerised database of the vascular service.Resultsthe study period spanned 7 years. Forty-two patients were studied with injuries to the cervicofacial vessels (24), lower limb (16) and upper limb (1). 13 had an arteriovenous fistula. There were 4 failures. In 2 cannulation was not achieved and in 2 with A-VF distal vessel occlusion was impossible. Two patients developed complications. In the remainder, treatment was effective and durable.Conclusionthis treatment modality is effective and safe in the treatment of penetrating trauma in selected patients.Copyright 2000 Harcourt Publishers Ltd.

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