@entity1913 of the brachiocephalic artery can pose diagnostic and management problems for the @entity130 and thoracic surgeon. To arrive at recommendations for dealing with this injury, we reviewed a seven-year experience at our @entity130 center. Between 1988 and 1995, five @entity1 presented with @entity1913 of the brachiocephalic artery. All @entity1 were stabilized and underwent repair through a median sternotomy with extension of the incision anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. All @entity1 had restoration of flow to the subclavian and carotid arteries utilizing bypass grafts (4) or primary repair (1). All @entity1 survived to leave the hospital with no complications related to the procedure. Postoperative neurologic findings were present before the operative repair. @entity1 with @entity1913 of the brachiocephalic artery should be stabilized, and circulation of the subclavian and carotid arteries should be restored with graft placement or primary repair. Cardiopulmonary bypass and heparin or temporary shunts were not needed in this series of @entity1 . Complications were related to associated injuries.

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@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['Patients', 'patients'] @entity1913 :: ('MESH:D014949', 'Disease') :: ['blunt injuries', 'Blunt injury'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['trauma']
@entity1913 :: (MESH:D014949,Disease) :: ['Blunt injuries']
