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Craniofacial Trauma and Vascular Injury

Megan M Bernath1, Sunu Mathew2, Jerry Kovoor3

  • 1Medical Scientist Training Program, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Seminars in Interventional Radiology
|April 22, 2021
PubMed

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Craniofacial trauma can cause rare cerebrovascular injuries. Early detection via computed tomography angiography and endovascular embolization treatment effectively manage these dangerous vessel abnormalities.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Cerebrovascular injury is a severe complication of craniofacial trauma.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent hemorrhage and rupture.
  • Interventional radiologists are key in managing these vascular injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of interventional radiology in managing cerebrovascular injuries from craniofacial trauma.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic utility of computed tomography angiography.
  • To outline the effectiveness of endovascular embolization in treating these rare vessel injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Computed tomography angiography (CTA) for diagnosis.
  • Angiography for precise identification of vascular lesions.
  • Endovascular embolization for acute management.

Main Results:

  • CTA is significant in detecting rare cerebrovascular injuries like carotid-cavernous fistulas, pseudoaneurysms, and arterial lacerations.
  • Endovascular embolization successfully treats these abnormalities.
  • Treatment reduces the risk of vessel rupture and associated hemorrhage.

Conclusions:

  • Interventional radiology is vital for managing cerebrovascular injuries post-craniofacial trauma.
  • CTA and endovascular embolization are effective diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
  • Timely intervention prevents severe complications such as hemorrhage.

Keywords:
arterial dissectionscarotid-cavernous fistulascraniofacial traumaextra-axial hematomasinterventional radiologypseudoaneurysms

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