• F N Mazzini, T Vu, S Prichayudh, J D Sciarretta, J Chandler, H Lieberman, C Marini, and J A Asensio.
• Division of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Dewitt-Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Ryder Trauma Center, 1800 NW 10 Avenue Suite T-247, Miami, FL, 33136-1018, USA.
• Eur J Trauma Emerg S. 2011 Oct 1;37(5):451.

IntroductionAxillary vessel injuries are uncommon and challenging injuries encountered by trauma surgeons. Proximity of this vessel to other adjacent veins including the axillary vein, brachial plexus and the osseous structures of the shoulder and upper arm account for a large number of associated injuries.Materials And MethodsSystematic review of the literature, with emphasis on the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of these injuries, incorporating the authors' experience.ConclusionsAlthough uncommon, axillary arterial injuries can result in significant morbidity, limb loss and mortality. Early diagnosis and timely repair of the artery leads to good outcomes.

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