Cerebral thromboembolism secondary to subclavian artery trauma: report of a case

A case of traumatic thrombosis of the left subclavian and left vertebral arteries is reported which presented with signs of basilar artery insufficiency and right homonymous hemianopsia 3 weeks after the injury. The diagnosis, which was clinically unsuspected, was made by angiography. Surgical removal of the thrombus was successful.