Blunt injury to the subclavian artery.
This paper reports two cases of closed injury to the subclavian artery, one resulting from avulsion and the other from compression from a seat-belt. Diagnosis may be delayed because of the absence of both haemorrhage and distal ischaemia. The surgical approach may be via a standard supraclavicular incision, but frequently a combined cervicothoracic approach is necessary.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery