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Multivascular trauma on an adolescent. Perioperative management
T Asteri1, G Missias, I Tsagaropoulou
1Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia, Northern Greece G. Papanikoulao Hospital, Exohi, Thessaloniki.
The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|July 21, 1999
Summary
Penetrating neck trauma poses significant risks due to its proximity to vital structures. Early diagnosis and management of vascular injuries are crucial for patient survival and minimizing long-term complications.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Penetrating neck injuries are life-threatening due to the complex anatomy and potential for severe complications.
- Prompt management is essential for survival and functional recovery.
Observation:
- A patient presented 12 hours post-injury with a neck hematoma and widened mediastinum.
- Cardiovascular instability necessitated immediate surgical exploration without pre-operative angiography.
- Operative findings included internal jugular vein rupture, innominate artery pseudoaneurysm, and ascending aorta avulsion.
Findings:
- Surgical repair required median sternotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass, and deep hypothermia circulatory arrest.
- The patient experienced a prolonged two-month postoperative period with significant complications.
- Life-threatening issues like exsanguination and ventricular fibrillation were managed.
Implications:
- Highlights the critical need for rapid diagnosis of severe vascular trauma.
- Emphasizes strategies to minimize postoperative complications for improved long-term functional outcomes.
- Underscores the importance of timely surgical intervention in hemodynamically unstable patients with penetrating neck injuries.