37-year-old female patient has a fracture of clavicle. The junction of inner and middle third of the bone exhibits overriding of medial and lateral fragments. The arm is rotated medially, but it is not rotated laterally. Which of the following conditions is most likely to occur secondary to the fractured clavicle?
Correct Answer: Thrombosis of subclan vein, causing a pulmonary embolism
Description: The fractured clavicle may damage the subclan vein, resulting in a pulmonary embolism; cause thrombosis of the subclan aery, resulting in embolism of the brachial aery; or damage the lower trunk of brachial plexus.
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