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To highlight the occurrence of delayed pseudoaneurysm of the subclavian artery after clavicle fixation.

Delayed Pseudoaneurysm of the Subclavian Artery Following Clavicle Fracture Fixation: A Case Report

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Case report reveals long-term vascular complications following clavicle fracture fixation, suggesting early evaluation for unusual masses.

To highlight the occurrence of delayed pseudoaneurysm of the subclavian artery after clavicle fixation.
Describes a case of a 17-year-old female with a midshaft clavicle fracture treated with open reduction and internal fixation.
Reports on a subsequent presentation of a painless supraclavicular mass nearly 7 years post-surgery.
Includes an intraoperative biopsy revealing a pseudoaneurysm and subsequent vascular repair.
Initial misdiagnosis of lymphadenopathy due to the presence of a supraclavicular mass.
Intraoperative discovery of brisk arterial bleeding from the pseudoaneurysm during biopsy.
Follow-up imaging confirmed a thrombosed pseudoaneurysm without ongoing arterial flow, requiring no further intervention.

Wethington et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report reveals long-term vascular complications following clavicle fracture fixation, suggesting early evaluation for unusual masses.