Bilateral post-traumatic carotid dissection as a result of a strangulation injury

Ann Vasc Surg. 2010 Nov;24(8):1133.e9-11. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2010.02.042. Epub 2010 Aug 30.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnosis
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology*
  • Aortic Dissection / therapy
  • Asphyxia / etiology
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / diagnosis
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / etiology*
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Near Drowning / etiology
  • Neck Injuries / diagnosis
  • Neck Injuries / etiology*
  • Neck Injuries / therapy
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Suicide, Attempted*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome