Pseudoaneurysm in injecting drug abusers: cases from India
AddictionPublished 1 December 1994
Debasish Basu, S. K. Mattoo, Aashima Arora, Anil K. Malhotra, Varma Vk
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Five cases of pseudoaneurysm developing as a complication of intra-arterial drug abuse are reported in India, highlighting the need for early recognition and proper timely intervention.
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Pseudoaneurysm, a known complication of arterial needle puncture, is also an uncommon complication of parenteral drug abuse. India is currently witnessing an upsurge of abuse of injectable drugs. Five cases of pseudoaneurysm developing as a complication of intra-arterial drug abuse are reported. The need for early recognition and proper timely intervention is highlighted.
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