Carotid canal fracture with internal carotid artery transection: A deadly trauma
Carotid artery injuries are rare with an incidence of 1%–2.6% in trauma patients. They are associated with high morbi-mortality rates, with mortality ranging from 19% to 43%. The diagnosis relies mainly on computed tomography angiography in the emergency setting; however, it is fundamental to be abl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-05-01
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| Series: | SAGE Open Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X231172872 |