Late presentation of axillary arterial ischemia following a gunshot wound: Case report.

Penetrating injuries of axillary artery are uncommon and associated with high mortality and morbidity rate. Clinical presentation of these injuries may vary; therefore, a high index of suspicion is essential. We are reporting a case of late presentation of axillary arterial ischemia, 10 days after a gunshot wound, which occurred to a 20-year-old male. The patient was treated successfully with open surgical intervention.