Author/Authors :
Katrancıoğlu, Nurkay Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkey , Manduz, Şinasi Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Departments of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkey , Sanrı, Umut Serhat Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkey , Karahan, Oğuz Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Departments of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkey , Berkan, Öcal Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkey
Abstract :
Intra-arterial injection due to drug abuse is rare but it can be a potentially threatening condition for the limbs. Diazepam is a safe drug from the perspective of systemic side effects; however, its local complications can be catastrophic. In this study, we describe a case of acute ischemia of right hand secondary to peripheral vascular occlusive disease induced by intra-arterial diazepam injection. Occlusion of the distal arteries resolved after treatment with a synthetic prostaglandin analogue and anticoagulants.
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Intra , arterial injection , diazepam , hand ischemia
