Vascular System Injuries

**Definition:** Injuries to blood vessels caused by laceration, contusion, puncture, or crush and other types of injuries. Symptoms vary by site and mode of injuries and may include bleeding, bruising, swelling, pain, and numbness. It does not include injuries secondary to pathologic function or diseases such as ATHEROSCLEROSIS.

**Tree numbers:** - C14.907.937 - C26.940

**Synonyms:** - Vascular Injuries