Management of Subclavian Aneurysms

Abstract

Subclavian Artery Aneurysms (SCA) are extremely rare, affecting less than 1% of the population [1]. Studies show that 30-60% of these are co-existent with aorto-iliac or other peripheral aneurysms [2]. Abnormal dilation of the subclavian artery vessel can be caused most commonly (60%) by atherosclerosis, post thoracic outlet obstruction or congenital causes such as Marfan's, Turner's syndrome in addition to infective causes like tuberculosis and syphilis [1,3].