Clinical Report: Analysis of Limb Vascular Abnormalities in Pediatric Patients
Overview
This study retrospectively analyzed 35 pediatric cases of limb vascular abnormalities, focusing on clinical characteristics, diagnostic criteria, and surgical outcomes.
Background
Vascular malformations in children are relatively common, with an incidence of 1.5% in the population. These conditions can lead to significant physical and psychological impacts due to their potential to cause pain, dysfunction, and misdiagnosis.
Data Highlights
Characteristic
Value
Number of cases
35
Male
18 (51.4%)
Female
17 (48.6%)
Average age at surgery
7.4 ± 3.2 years
Lesion locations (upper/lower limbs)
16/19
Main clinical manifestations
Localized masses (91.4%), pain (54.3%)
Surgical complication rate
11.4%
Recurrence rate
5.7%
Key Findings
Localized masses were the main clinical manifestation in 91.4% of cases.
The average size of masses was 3.8 ± 2.3 cm.
Venous malformations were the most common type, accounting for 40.0% of cases.
The surgical complication rate was 11.4%, with a recurrence rate of 5.7%.
No significant differences in complication or recurrence rates were observed among different pathological types.
Clinical Implications
Clinicians should be aware of the common clinical presentations to reduce misdiagnosis and improve management outcomes.
Conclusion
The study provides insights into the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of limb vascular abnormalities in children.
Postoperative rates of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 and pain and functional outcomes may improve among patients receiving prophylactic mecobalamin following foot and ankle surgery.
