Case report: A work place releated unstable left subclavian artery injury following penetrating trauma

Subclavian arteryinjuryis uncommon as it is protected by the subclavius muscle, the clavicle, the first rib, and the deep clavicle fascia, as well as the costo – coracoid ligament, a clavi – coraco - axillary fascia portion[1]. It is a challenging complication of blunt and penetrating trauma. Physical examination of the upper limb, as well as diagnostic imaging techniques like Contrast CT are of diagnostic importance. While arteriography offers both a diagnostic as well as a therapeutic approach. Immediate identification and emergent repair of an injured subclavian artery, is of utmost importance as arterial rupture could be life – threatening as well as limb – threatening.