Abstract
High-pressure water jets are used in industry as a cleaning and cutting tool. Penetrating injuries by these devices can produce minimal external evidence of extensive internal damage. We report a literature review and the case of a limb-threatening injury to the lower extremity caused by such a device.
MeSH terms
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Accidents, Occupational
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Adult
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Femoral Artery / injuries*
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Femoral Vein / injuries*
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Humans
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Male
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Pressure / adverse effects*
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Radiography
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Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
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Thrombosis / etiology*
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Thrombosis / surgery
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Water / adverse effects*
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Wounds, Penetrating / diagnostic imaging
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Wounds, Penetrating / etiology*
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Wounds, Penetrating / surgery