J Korean Fract Soc.  2006 Oct;19(4):494-496. 10.12671/jkfs.2006.19.4.494.

Late-onset Brachial Artery Occlusion caused by Subclavian Artery Stenosis after Clavicular Fracture: A Case Report

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. oscho5362@dsmc.or.kr
  • 2Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea.

Abstract

Although vascular injury after clavicular fracture is a extremely rare, it is a complication which is serious problem. Vascular injury associated with the fracture can be immediate or delayed. We report a case of late-onset brachial artery occlusion caused by subclavian artery stenosis with excessive scar tissue after open reduction and plate fixation for clavicular fracture and include a review of the literature.

Keyword

Clavicular fracture; Subclavian artery stenosis; Brachial artery occlusion

MeSH Terms

Brachial Artery*
Cicatrix
Subclavian Artery*
Subclavian Steal Syndrome*
Vascular System Injuries

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