Subclavian vein thrombosis following fracture of the clavicle. A case report.
Clavicular fractures are common injuries, usually with uneventful sequela. A case of subclavian vein thrombosis following a clavicular shaft fracture is reported emphasizing the awareness and treatment of this uncommon complication.
D001367:Axillary Vein; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*