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Blunt trauma to the carotid artery
A A McNab1, G C Fabinyi, P Y Milne
1Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|August 1, 1988
Summary
Non-penetrating internal carotid artery trauma can cause serious neurological deficits. This study reviews three cases, discussing injury mechanisms, symptoms, and treatments for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Neurology
- Trauma Medicine
Background:
- Non-penetrating trauma to the internal carotid artery (ICA) is rare.
- ICA injury can lead to significant neurological deficits, with high morbidity and mortality.
- Immediate or delayed neurological deficits are characteristic presentations.