Author: Giovanna Grazia Bona, Domenico De Santis, Marta Zerunian, Damiano Caruso. Rome, Italy
Body Region: Abdomen and Pelvis
1. Patient Presentation
- 76-year-old man was referred from a rural small hospital for sudden pulslessness of both
legs after having been found hanging over a bed grille. No further medical history was available at
the time of referral. - Upon arrival a symmetrical pulse deficit was confirmed by ultrasound in both legs and a CT scan
was performed.