Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Complex problems in penetrating neck trauma

D Demetriades1, J A Asensio, G Velmahos

  • 1Division of Trauma and Critical Care, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center 90033, USA.

The Surgical Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This article reviews challenges in assessing penetrating neck injuries, emphasizing physical exams and Doppler imaging. It covers complex injuries to vessels, the aerodigestive tract, and parotid gland, alongside treatment options.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Canadian Surgery Forum 2018: St. John's, NL Sept. 13-15, 2018.

Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie·2022
Same author

Splenic Artery Angioembolization is Associated with Increased Venous Thromboembolism.

World journal of surgery·2020
Same author

Introduction of a mobile device based tertiary survey application reduces missed injuries: A multi-center prospective study.

Injury·2019
Same author

Training and accrediting international surgeons.

The British journal of surgery·2019
Same author

Massive intrapericardial and intrathoracic hemorrhage secondary to unusual injuries causing cardiopulmonary arrest.

Trauma surgery & acute care open·2018
Same author

Proceedings of resources for optimal care of acute care and emergency surgery consensus summit Donegal Ireland.

World journal of emergency surgery : WJES·2017

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Penetrating neck injuries present diagnostic and management challenges.
  • Accurate assessment is crucial for preventing complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss problems and controversies in assessing penetrating neck injuries.
  • To highlight the role of physical examination and color-flow Doppler imaging.
  • To review therapeutic options for complex neck injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and clinical experience.
  • Emphasis on physical examination findings.
  • Discussion of color-flow Doppler imaging utility.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Physical examination and Doppler imaging are key in initial assessment.
  • Complex injuries involving major vessels, aerodigestive tract, and parotid gland require specific management strategies.
  • Various therapeutic options exist for these complex injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal management of penetrating neck injuries requires a thorough understanding of diagnostic challenges.
  • Integrating physical exam with advanced imaging like Doppler ultrasound improves patient outcomes.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches are essential for complex cases.