Subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm after penetrating chest trauma: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare entity with significant mortality and morbidity. Most injuries were related to iatrogenic manipulations, but in some cases, this injury has been described as secondary to a chest trauma. This case report presents a case of a subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm caused by a chest stabbing trauma. Case description: This case is the report of a twenty-four-year-old man with a chief complaint of a painful and pulsating mass on the right shoulder 3 months before admission at the scar on his chest after having penetrating chest trauma; he also complained about weakness on the right arm. An evaluation with thorax MSCT and CT angiography supports the diagnosis of the right subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm. Intraoperative, we found a fistula from the right subclavian artery with hematomas. From the post-operative evaluation, the patient showed motoric improvement in the right arm and no pain. The patient was discharged from the hospital on the ninth day after surgery. Conclusion: Prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial in subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm for determining the appropriate therapeutic approach, both in surgical preparation and intraoperative focus.