Operative exposure and management of axillary vessel injuries

F N Mazzini¹, T Vu¹, S Prichayudh¹, J D Sciarretta¹, J Chandler¹, H Lieberman¹, C Marini¹, J A Asensio²

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¹ Division of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Ryder Trauma Center, 1800 NW 10 Avenue Suite T-247, Miami, FL, 33136-1018, USA.
² Division of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Ryder Trauma Center, 1800 NW 10 Avenue Suite T-247, Miami, FL, 33136-1018, USA. jasensio@med.miami.edu.

PMID: 26815415
DOI: 10.1007/s00068-011-0134-1

Operative exposure and management of axillary vessel injuries

F N Mazzini et al. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2011 Oct.

. 2011 Oct;37(5):451.

doi: 10.1007/s00068-011-0134-1. Epub 2011 Jul 29.

Authors

F N Mazzini¹, T Vu¹, S Prichayudh¹, J D Sciarretta¹, J Chandler¹, H Lieberman¹, C Marini¹, J A Asensio²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Ryder Trauma Center, 1800 NW 10 Avenue Suite T-247, Miami, FL, 33136-1018, USA.
² Division of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Ryder Trauma Center, 1800 NW 10 Avenue Suite T-247, Miami, FL, 33136-1018, USA. jasensio@med.miami.edu.

PMID: 26815415
DOI: 10.1007/s00068-011-0134-1

Abstract

Introduction: Axillary vessel injuries are uncommon and challenging injuries encountered by trauma surgeons. Proximity of this vessel to other adjacent veins including the axillary vein, brachial plexus and the osseous structures of the shoulder and upper arm account for a large number of associated injuries.

Materials and methods: Systematic review of the literature, with emphasis on the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of these injuries, incorporating the authors' experience.

Conclusions: Although uncommon, axillary arterial injuries can result in significant morbidity, limb loss and mortality. Early diagnosis and timely repair of the artery leads to good outcomes.

Keywords: Axillary; Exposure; Injury; Management; Trauma; Vascular.

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