Annals of Vascular Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 8 , Pages 1133.e9-1133.e11, November 2010

Bilateral Post-Traumatic Carotid Dissection as a Result of a Strangulation Injury

  • Jiri Molacek

      Affiliations

    • Charles University in Prague, School of Medicin in Pilsen, Husova 3, Pilsen, Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital in Pilsen, Czech Republic
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Jiri Molacek, Charles University in Prague, School of Medicin in Pilsen, University Hospital, Vascular Surgery Department, Husova 3, 30506 Pilsen, Czech Republic
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  • Jan Baxa

      Affiliations

    • Charles University in Prague, School of Medicin in Pilsen, Husova 3, Pilsen, Department of Imagine Technique, University Hospital in Pilsen, Czech Republic
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  • Karel Houdek

      Affiliations

    • Charles University in Prague, School of Medicin in Pilsen, Husova 3, Pilsen, Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital in Pilsen, Czech Republic
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  • Jiri Ferda

      Affiliations

    • Charles University in Prague, School of Medicin in Pilsen, Husova 3, Pilsen, Department of Imagine Technique, University Hospital in Pilsen, Czech Republic
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  • Vladislav Treska

      Affiliations

    • Charles University in Prague, School of Medicin in Pilsen, Husova 3, Pilsen, Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital in Pilsen, Czech Republic

published online 27 August 2010.

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.

 

PII: S0890-5096(10)00138-X

doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2010.02.042

Annals of Vascular Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 8 , Pages 1133.e9-1133.e11, November 2010

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