Management of pediatric lower extremity vascular trauma: adult vs pediatric level I trauma centers.

Background: Pediatric lower extremity vascular injury (PLEVI) is uncommon and the availability of granular data is sparse. This study evaluated the surgical management of PLEVIs between a Level I adult (ATC) vs pediatric (PTC) trauma center.

Methods: We performed a retrospective review of PLEVIs (< 18 years) managed surgically between 01/2009-12/2022.

Management of Pediatric Lower Extremity Vascular Trauma: Adult vs Pediatric Level I Trauma Centers [RETRACTED].

Background: Pediatric lower extremity vascular injury (PLEVI) is uncommon. Though epidemiologic studies exist, the availability of granular data is sparse. Additionally, few studies compare the management between adult (ATC) and pediatric (PTC) trauma centers.