Stab wound of the cervical spinal cord and ipsilateral vertebral artery injury

Br J Neurosurg. 2004 Oct;18(5):545-7. doi: 10.1080/02688690400012590.

Abstract

Stab wound of the cervical spinal cord with ipsilateral vertebral artery injury is rare. We report a case of a penetrating injury by scissors to the cervical spinal cord and right vertebral artery. The management is discussed and literature reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Home
  • Cervical Vertebrae
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / etiology*
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / surgery
  • Vertebral Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Vertebral Artery / injuries*
  • Wounds, Stab / diagnostic imaging
  • Wounds, Stab / etiology*
  • Wounds, Stab / surgery