Subclavian artery aneurysms.

We report the management of 14 subclavian artery aneurysms (13 true, one false) occurring in seven male and seven female patients (average age, 48 years). The aetiology of the aneurysms included thoracic outlet syndrome in eight, atherosclerosis in five and infection in one patient. Twelve aneurysms were of extrathoracic location, while two aneurysms were intrathoracic.