“…Because of this alternatives to open surgical repair are very attractive, and there is growing experience with covered stents for treatment of subclavian artery injuries (Figure 8, 9a, 9b, 9c). Several case series have been reported revealing mortality of 0-33%, technical success rates ranging from 67-100%, primary patency rates of 83-100%, short term complications occurring in 0-22% of patients, and long term complications ranging from 0-32% (Carrick, et al, 2010;Castelli, et al, 2005;Cohen, et al, 2008;Danetz, et al, 2005;du Toit, et al, 2008;Hilfiker, et al, 2000). Short term complications most often include access site bleeding/hematoma, infection, pseudoaneurysm and fistula.…”