Citation

Molacek J, Baxa J, Houdek K, Ferda J, Třeška V. Ann. Vasc. Surg. 2010; 24(8): 1133.e9-1133.e11.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1016/j.avsg.2010.02.042

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Carotid trauma is always very serious. Post-traumatic carotid dissection is rather rare and can be diagnosed late. Authors present a case report of post-traumatic bilateral carotid dissection and its spontaneous recovery. Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment are discussed. © Annals of Vascular Surgery Inc.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; female; case report; suicide attempt; strangulation; article; priority journal; computer assisted tomography; artificial ventilation; unconsciousness; computed tomographic angiography; carotid artery injury