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Stroke after piercing barbed wire injury: a time for introspection
Rajendra Singh Jain1, Rakesh Agrawal1, Sunil Kumar1
1Department of Neurology, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Summary
Traumatic internal carotid artery dissection is a rare injury, often overlooked after trauma. This case highlights an unusual cause: barbed wire injury leading to stroke in veterinary personnel.
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Vascular Surgery
- Neurology
Background:
- Traumatic internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection is an uncommon but serious consequence of neck trauma.
- It can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, often resulting from direct blows or extreme neck movements.
- While sports injuries are rarely implicated, other mechanisms are possible.
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