Carotid artery injuries. An analysis of eighty-five cases.

摘要: Summary o 1. Eighty-five cases of penetrating injury to the carotid arteries are presented. 2. Hemorrhage, airway obstruction, and cerebrovascular damage major complications this type injury. Early exploration is mandatory if mortality morbidity rates be reduced. 3. It suggested that patients placed in two categories: those without with neurologic deficits. The latter group present an extremely challenging problem management. 4. Ligation may procedure choice a number who have impairment function. 5. Brain scanning useful adjunct planning surgical treatment.