Citation

Abdelmasih M, Kayssi A, Roche-Nagle G. BMJ Case Rep. 2019; 12(5): e226436.

Affiliation

Division of Vascular Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/bcr-2018-226436

PMID

31092488

Abstract

Penetrating injuries to the internal carotid artery are infrequent but potentially devastating and can be a significant challenge to the operating surgeon. In this article, we present a case of an 11-year-old girl who suffered a serious vascular injury when she fell on a pencil. We also discuss the most up-to-date recommendations concerning the management of zone II injuries to the neck of a paediatric patient.

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Language: en

Keywords

accidents, injuries; paediatric surgery; paediatrics; trauma; vascular surgery