Clavicle fractures are common, with the majority treated conservatively. If treated conservatively, pseudarthrosis of the
clavicle is reported in up to 3% of the cases. In rare cases, pseudarthrosis of the clavicle may cause pseudoaneurysm formation,
resulting in compression of the brachial plexus and the adjoining vessels, which may produce neurological symptoms and circulatory
disorders. Here, we describe two cases of the late onset of pseudoaneurysm formation after pseudarthrosis of the clavicle.
Both cases were remarkable because they showed clinical symptoms of TOS. Therefore, surgical treatment was performed and included
claviculectomy, resection of the pseudoaneurysm and interposition grafting with an artificial prosthesis. One year after the
operation, both patients showed excellent upper extremity function without any deficit of vascular, sensorial or motorial
function. Patient's history and radiological findings are the keys to diagnosis. Without treatment, the prognosis is poor
with spontaneous development of bleeding or gangrene. Therefore, surgical treatment has to be performed, especially when neurological
symptoms occur.
Keywords Thoracic outlet syndrome - Pseudoaneurysm - Pseudarthrosis - Clavicle