A Case of the Zone III Penetrating Neck Injury with Internal Carotid Artery Laceration Treated by an Urgent Endovascular Stent Technique.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2010.53.4.236
- Author:
Hong Kyoung LEE
1
;
Seung Hoon WOO
;
Dae Seob CHOI
;
Jin Pyeong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. jinpyeong@gnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Wounds;
Penetrating;
Carotid artery injuries;
Angiography;
Stents
- MeSH:
Adult;
Angiography;
Carotid Arteries;
Carotid Artery Injuries;
Carotid Artery, Internal;
Female;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Lacerations;
Mouth;
Neck;
Neck Injuries;
Stents
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2010;53(4):236-240
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Penetrating neck injuries are potentially dangerous and require emergent management because of vital structures in the neck. A 35-year-old woman was transferred to the hospital with massive bleeding in her mouth and lacerations of her neck after the stab injuries. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and angiography revealed a leakage at the pharyngeal portion of the right internal carotid artery. Emergent endovascular treatment was undertaken by using the stent technique. The leakage was completely occluded immediately after the procedure. There was no complication. The stent technique was safe and effective for the treatment of zone III carotid artery stab injuries.
