title: Retrosternal dislocation of the clavicle.
abstract: Retrosternal dislocation of the clavicle is an uncommon injury which may affect the mediastinal structures in a life-threatening way. Therefore, computed tomography is mandatory. Manipulation in the acute situation is the treatment of choice. In case of failure or old dislocation, open reduction with stabilization of the joint is required. The literature on this subject has been reviewed and an additional two cases are reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Academic Hospital, Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Derksen
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Eykelhoff
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Schenk
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Patka
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Haarman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013249:Sternum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed