Delayed subclavian - Vein thrombosis Following Nonunion of the Clavicular Fracture: A Case Report.
- Author:
Eui Chan JANG
;
Eun Woo LEE
;
Soo Yong KANG
;
Ki Ser KANG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Subclavian vein thrombosis;
nonunion of clavicular fracture
- MeSH:
Clavicle;
Subclavian Vein;
Thrombosis*;
Veins*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1997;32(6):1446-1449
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The possibility that immediate neurovascular injury will follow fracture of the clavicle has been generally known. A case of delayed involvement of the subclavian vein following a nonunion of clavicular fracture is reported emphasizing the proper reduction and union of the clavicle fracture is essential if delayed neurovascular complication are to be avoided or treated.
