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Permanent Cerebral Vessel Occlusion via Double Ligature and Transection

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Published on: July 21, 2013

Multiple gunshot carotico-jugular fistulas.

Orcun Unal¹, Bulent Citgez, Muharrem Battal

¹Department of Cardiovasculary Surgery, Bakirkoy Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

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|August 29, 2012

Summary

A rare post-traumatic fistula between the carotid artery and jugular vein was diagnosed 6 years after a neck gunshot injury. This case highlights the importance of considering delayed complications from penetrating trauma.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

Post-traumatic arteriovenous fistula development is rare.
Penetrating neck trauma can lead to delayed vascular complications.

Observation:

A 28-year-old patient presented with an undiagnosed carotico-jugular fistula.
The fistula was a consequence of a gunshot injury sustained 6 years prior.

Findings:

The study details the diagnosis of a contralateral carotico-jugular fistula.
This represents an extremely rare clinical presentation following penetrating neck trauma.

Implications:

Highlights the potential for delayed diagnosis of vascular injuries.
Emphasizes the need for thorough vascular assessment in patients with prior neck trauma.
Contributes to understanding rare vascular complications in trauma patients.