PSEUDOANEURYSM IN INJECTING DRUG-ABUSERS - CASES FROM INDIA

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作者
BASU, D
MATTOO, SK
ARORA, A
MALHOTRA, A
VARMA, VK
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[1] Drug De-addiction and Treatment Centre, Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
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10.1111/j.1360-0443.1994.tb03771.x
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R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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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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