Profound Hypothermia and Total Circulatory Arrest in the Management of a Massive False Aneurysm of the Subclavian Artery

Abstract

The surgical management of a massive traumatic false aneurysm of the junction of the right subclavian artery with the innominate artery following a stab wound four months earlier is described. Surgical alternatives are discussed.

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