Subclavian-carotid transposition for subclavian artery stenosis causing recurrent brachial artery embolism: Case report

Abstract

Subclavian artery stenosis represents a relatively lower rate for upper extremity emboli source. Subclavian artery stenosis with thrombus localized distal to the stenosis was diagnosed on the arteriography of a patient who had a history of three previous brachial artery embolectomies. In this report, a case with subclavian artery stenosis causing recurrent brachial artery embolism who was successfully treated using subclavian-carotid transposition is presented.