Extrinsic Subclavian Vein Compression after Osteosynthesis of a Midshaft Clavicular Fracture in an Athlete

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(a) Magnified image of the medial clavicle. Notice that the second screw from medial to lateral has 3 spirals protruding from the inferior face of the clavicle. See white arrow. (b) A dynamic angio-computed tomography scan revealed external compression of the subclavian vein in contact with the second screw from medial to lateral while the patient had his arm raised. See white arrow.

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