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Non-thoracic Surgeons' Emergency Access to Subclavian Vessels: A Cadaveric Training Model for Orthopedic Trauma Procedures

  • By

  • Peter Grechenig

  • Axel Gänsslen

  • Jan Dauwe

  • Ulrike Wittig

  • Maximilian Sagmeister

  • Amir Koutp

  • Paul Puchwein

  • Patrick Sadoghi

  • Gloria Hohenberger

  • June 3, 2026

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    Subclavian artery injuries are rare but associated with high mortality, often requiring rapid surgical intervention for hemorrhage control.

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    A cadaveric training model was used to evaluate non-thoracic surgeons' ability to access subclavian vessels in emergency situations.

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    The study assessed procedural safety, accuracy of vessel identification, and the impact of surgical experience on performance.

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    Participants improved their skills in identifying and accessing subclavian vessels after repeated training sessions.

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    Statistical analysis showed significant differences in procedural accuracy based on the clinical seniority of the participants.

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Emergency access to the subclavian vessels by non-thoracic surgeons: a cadaver-based learning model for orthopedic trauma surgery

  • by Peter Grechenig, Axel Gänsslen, Jan Dauwe, Ulrike Wittig, Maximilian Sagmeister, Amir Koutp, Paul Puchwein, Patrick Sadoghi, Gloria Hohenberger

  • June 3, 2026

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