Endovascular Instead of Open Surgical Repair of Axillosubclavian Artery Injuries: An Evolving Paradigm Shift

Authors

  • Shreya Jalali
  • Derek J Roberts
  • Megan L Brenner
  • Joseph J DuBose
  • Laura J Moore
  • Adam H Power

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26676/jevtm.v5i3.227

Keywords:

Axillosubclavian, Vascular Trauma, Endovascular, EVTM

Abstract

Axillosubclavian injuries (ASI) comprise a small proportion of vascular injuries, yet their morbidity and mortality is high. This is often attributable to non-compressible bleeding in the apical thorax, hemodynamic instability, and the anatomically challenging location of these vessels making them difficult to access and control quickly. While the traditional management of ASI was with open surgical repair (OSR), recent years have seen an evolution towards less invasive endovascular repair (EVR). In patients with these injuries, EVR may be a safer alternative that achieves similar immediate results with significantly lower complication and mortality rates than the highly morbid open surgical option. In this article, we review and compare the two approaches, providing an overview of patient selection, anatomic considerations, techniques, postoperative management, and outcomes. With the advent of EVTM and more trauma team members capable of endovascular management of vascular trauma, a paradigm shift towards EVR for ASI is taking place.

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Published

2022-01-11

How to Cite

Jalali, S., Roberts, D. J., Brenner, M. L., DuBose, J. J., Moore, L. J., & Power, A. H. (2022). Endovascular Instead of Open Surgical Repair of Axillosubclavian Artery Injuries: An Evolving Paradigm Shift. Journal of Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management, 5(3), 135–142. https://doi.org/10.26676/jevtm.v5i3.227

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Narrative Review Articles

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