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Clavicle fracture and subclavian vessels disruption with massive haemothorax mimic intrathoracic injury

Faisham WI 1 , Mohammad P , Juhara H , Munirah NM , Shamsulkamaruljan H , Ziyadi GM

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  • 1 Department of Orthopaedic, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
Malays J Med Sci, 2011 Apr;18(2):74-7.
PMID: 22135591

Abstract

We report a case of open fracture of the clavicle with subclavian artery and vein laceration and perforation of the parietal pleural below the first rib that caused massive haemothorax. Emergency thoracotomy and exploration followed by repair of both vessels were able to salvage the patient and the extremity.

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