Luis A Figueroa-Jiménez, Hilton Alemar, Damyr Aponte, Xavier Colon, Ali Riza Cruz, Marlene Farinacci, Hernán González, Omar F Méndez, Pablo E Puello, Carlos A Rivera, Tania A Torres, Milagros Yunes, Reinaldo Fornaris, Miguel Colon, José Martínez
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Abstract
The subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare entity with only few cases re-
ported in the literature. Most injuries were related to iatrogenic manipulation
with catheters for canalization of central lines in the hospital setting. In rare cases,
this injury has been described secondary to a blunt trauma and motor vehicle
accidents with traumatic injury to the subclavian artery caused by seatbelt use.
We report an unusual case presentation of subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm.