Iatrogenic Vascular Injuries in Sweden. A Nationwide Study 1987–2005

Vascular injuries (1853 cases) depending on type of trauma during 4 time periods.

Sites of arterial vascular injuries among IVIs (768 cases). The injuries to the subclavian artery were included among the thoracic injuries.

Sites of arterial vascular injuries among non-IVIs (942 cases). The injuries to the subclavian artery were included among the thoracic injuries.

Type of vascular trauma and cumulative survival (Kaplan-Meier). Number at risk * Penetrating trauma ** Blunt trauma *** Iatrogenic trauma.