Thrombosis of the axillary artery secondary to compression by the pectoralis minor muscle.
This case presentation reports the second case of axillary artery thrombosis secondary to pectoralis minor compression. Evidence to explain this etiology is presented from arteriographic and intraoperative clinical findings. Management includes division of the pectoralis minor muscle and local arterial repair if the vessel is severely damaged.
Finkelstein
J A
JA
Division of Vascular Surgery, Toronto Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Johnston
K W
KW
D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003250:Constriction; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011312:Pressure; D011859:Radiography; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery