Penetrating Subclavian Vessel Injury: Diagnosis and Treatment
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چکیده
The overall incidence of all acute vascular trauma, including subclavian vessel injury, is approximately 5% [3, 4, 6, 7]. The majority of subclavian vessel injuries in the civilian population is the result of penetrating trauma. Subclavian artery injury in particular, accounts for 1-2% of all acute vascular injuries in major trauma centers [3, 4, 6, 7]. In this case report, we present a case of a subclavian artery and vein injury from a penetrating stab wound.
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Civilian vascular trauma has increased over the past decade with a concurrent surge in the use of firearms. Penetrating trauma accounts for approximately 90% of arterial injuries. These are often difficult to diagnose and treat. Early descriptions of the diagnosis and management of traumatic vascular injuries came from both military and civilian trauma surgeons. Trauma patients frequently have ...
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