Clinically occult carotid injury: a case for operative management

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Abstract

A case is described of a clinically occult carotid artery lesion secondary to penetrating trauma. Angiography displayed a small intimal defect, whereas surgical exploration revealed significant intimal damage requiring excision and interposition grafting. This case supports the benefit of continued definitive operative management for carotid artery injuries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)536-8
Number of pages3
JournalThe Journal of trauma
Volume41
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Carotid Artery Diseases/surgery
  • Carotid Artery Injuries
  • Carotid Artery, Common/diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Hematoma/etiology
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Wounds, Gunshot/surgery

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