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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1960;42:798-801.
© 1960 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

A Case of Compression of Subclavian Vessels by a Fractured Clavicle Treated by Excision of the First Rib

Udaya N. Dash M.D.1 and David Handler M.D.1

1 Department of Orthopaedics, St. Louis University Unit of St. Louis City Hospital, St. Louis

A case of compression of the subclavian vessels due to fracture of a clavicle is reported, and the pertinent literature is reviewed. Treatment by resection of the first rib, as described, gave a satisfactory result. The advantages and disadvantages of partial excision of the first rib versus clavicle are discussed.


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