Late-onset Brachial Artery Occlusion caused by Subclavian Artery Stenosis after Clavicular Fracture: A Case Report.
10.12671/jkfs.2006.19.4.494
- Author:
Chul Hyung KANG
1
;
Chul Hyun CHO
;
Sung Won SOHN
;
Ki Chul BAE
;
Hyung Tae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. oscho5362@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Clavicular fracture;
Subclavian artery stenosis;
Brachial artery occlusion
- MeSH:
Brachial Artery*;
Cicatrix;
Subclavian Artery*;
Subclavian Steal Syndrome*;
Vascular System Injuries
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2006;19(4):494-496
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
