Avulsion of the internal mammary artery caused by blunt trauma.

Wilkinson, J; Jacob, T D; Armitage, J; Zajko, A; Udekwu, A O; Peitzman, A B · Ann Emerg Med · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Injury to the subclavian artery or its branches is uncommon after blunt trauma. We report a case of blunt thoracic trauma resulting in avulsion of the right internal mammary artery from its origin on the subclavian artery. This presented as an atypical mediastinal hematoma in a patient with multiple injuries.

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