Radial artery injury from a catfish sting

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2003 Aug;32(8):412-4.

Abstract

We present a case of an isolated radial artery laceration injury secondary to a catfish sting. Six months after surgical removal of the cartilaginous spine and primary repair of the vessel wall, the patient had an uneventful follow-up with minimal symptoms of cold intolerance and maintained arterial patency as documented by Allen's test and ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Bites and Stings / complications*
  • Catfishes*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radial Artery / injuries*
  • Radial Artery / surgery