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Vertebral artery occlusion associated with closed head injury: report of three cases
S N Bishara1, A G Dempster, E W Mee
1Neurosurgical Unit, Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1989
Insights
Vertebral artery occlusion, a rare complication of head injuries, requires angiography for diagnosis. Autopsy is crucial in fatal cases to examine the vertebral arteries thoroughly.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Trauma Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Vertebral artery occlusion is an uncommon yet significant injury following closed head trauma.
- Understanding the mechanisms and pathology is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
Abstract:
Vertebral artery occlusion associated with closed head injury is an uncommon clinical entity. Three cases are presented with discussion of the mechanisms of injury, pathology, diagnosis, possible treatment modalities and autopsy findings in the two fatalities. Angiography is essential for diagnosis and in fatal cases post-mortem examination of the entire length of the vertebral arteries should be routine.