Paper
Missile Injury by A Weed Wacker Resulting in a False Aneurysm of the Brachial Artery
Published Nov 3, 2011 · DOI · V. Naraynsingh, M. Ramdass
The Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal
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Abstract
A novel now commonly used device in many countries called a “weed-wacker” is a mechanical rotating device with a cord used to trim lawns and grass. A case of a 14-year old boy with a false aneurysm of the brachial artery is presented; he sustained a missile injury by a piece of rusty steel projected by use of a weed wacker. Missile injuries by nail guns and bullets have been documented in the literature; however, this mechanism of injury by a weed-wacker has never been previously described and is presented as a unique mechanism of injury and brings attention the issue of safety with the use of the weed-wacker.
A weed-wacker can cause a false aneurysm in the brachial artery by projecting rusty steel, highlighting the need for safety measures when using this device.
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