TY - JOUR
T1 - Subclavian vessel injuries
T2 - Difficult anatomy and difficult territory
AU - Sciarretta, J. D.
AU - Asensio, J. A.
AU - Vu, T.
AU - Mazzini, F. N.
AU - Chandler, J.
AU - Herrerias, F.
AU - Verde, J. M.
AU - Menendez, P.
AU - Sanchez, J. M.
AU - Petrone, P.
AU - Stahl, K. D.
AU - Lieberman, H.
AU - Marini, C.
PY - 2011/10
Y1 - 2011/10
N2 - Introduction: Thoracic and thoracic related vascular injuries represent complex challenges to the trauma surgeon. Subclavian vessel injuries, in particular, are uncommon and highly lethal. Regardless of the mechanism, such injuries can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Materials and methods: Systematic review of the literature, with emphasis on the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of these injuries, incorporating the authors' experience. Conclusions: These injuries are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Patients who survive transport are subject to potentially debilitating injury and possibly death. Management of these injuries varies, depending on hemodynamic stability, mechanism of injury, and associated injuries. Despite significant advancements, mortality due to subclavian vessel injury remains high.
AB - Introduction: Thoracic and thoracic related vascular injuries represent complex challenges to the trauma surgeon. Subclavian vessel injuries, in particular, are uncommon and highly lethal. Regardless of the mechanism, such injuries can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Materials and methods: Systematic review of the literature, with emphasis on the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of these injuries, incorporating the authors' experience. Conclusions: These injuries are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Patients who survive transport are subject to potentially debilitating injury and possibly death. Management of these injuries varies, depending on hemodynamic stability, mechanism of injury, and associated injuries. Despite significant advancements, mortality due to subclavian vessel injury remains high.
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U2 - 10.1007/s00068-011-0133-2
DO - 10.1007/s00068-011-0133-2
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:80255141892
VL - 37
SP - 439
EP - 449
JO - European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
JF - European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
SN - 1863-9933
IS - 5
ER -