Blunt trauma to the carotid artery |
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Authors: | A A McNab G C Fabinyi P Y Milne |
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Affiliation: | Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria. |
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Abstract: | Non-penetrating trauma to the internal carotid artery presenting as an immediate or delayed neurological deficit is an uncommon clinical entity. It has a high reported morbidity and mortality. Three cases are presented with long-term clinical and radiological follow-up. The mechanisms of injury, clinical features and possible treatment modalities are discussed. |
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