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Hassan S, Tchijov S. Penetrating carotid artery injury by air rifle: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2023; 17:358. [PMID: 37574539 PMCID: PMC10424389 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-023-04080-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Air rifle injuries can cause significant vascular injuries. This air rifle injury has resulted in a penetrating neck trauma traversing the common carotid artery. There is debate around the need for radiological investigation, the most appropriate investigational modality, and the need for surgical exploration versus a conservative approach. This case report aims to exemplify a successful approach to managing Penetrating Carotid Injuries (PCI) while shedding light on the rationale behind the management decisions. PRESENTATION An 18-year-old Caucasian man arrived at the hospital following an air rifle injury to the right side of the neck, with active bleeding and a moderate haematoma displacing the trachea. He was haemodynamically stable, with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 15 and no evidence of bruit. Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) showed Right common carotid (CCA) artery injury with associated post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm. The pellet trajectory traverses the right superior thyroid gland. A duplex ultrasound scan (USS) confirmed two areas of arterial blush at the right CCA. Management involved neck exploration under General Anaesthesia (G.A.), repair of right CCA, bullet extraction, and wound washout. He received antibiotics for ten days and a single agent of antiplatelets for three months and was discharged two days postoperatively with no complications. He was followed up for eight months with no evidence of any trauma sequelae. CONCLUSION Penetrating carotid artery injuries are a serious concern. The small-sized pellets carry the risk of embolization. Therefore, neck exploration remains the gold standard treatment for PCI. Appropriate operative planning is crucial and can be optimised using radiological diagnostic modalities in haemodynamically stable patients. CTA is a non-invasive, swift, and adequate alternative to arteriography, providing valuable diagnostic information on vascular and aerodigestive injuries and bullet trajectory. This enables appropriate preparedness to achieve excellent outcomes in such critical cases.
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- Summer Hassan
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland University, 100 Hospital Road, Auckland, New Zealand.
- University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland University, 100 Hospital Road, Auckland, New Zealand
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Stafforini NA, Singh N. Management of Vascular Injuries in Penetrating Trauma. Surg Clin North Am 2023; 103:801-825. [PMID: 37455038 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Management of vascular trauma remains a challenge and traumatic injuries result in significant morbidity and mortality. Vascular trauma can be broadly classified according to mechanism of injury (iatrogenic, blunt, penetrating, and combination injuries). In addition, this can be further classified by anatomical area (neck, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, and extremities) or contextual circumstances (civilian and military).
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- Nicolas A Stafforini
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, 325 9th Avenue, Box 359908, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, 325 9th Avenue, Box 359908, Seattle, WA 98104, USA.
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Pan YF, Liu ZJ, Zhang LB, Gao ZW, Chen B. Successful treatment of acute carotid artery injuries. World J Emerg Med 2023; 14:65-68. [PMID: 36713331 PMCID: PMC9842467 DOI: 10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2023.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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- Yi-feng Pan
- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China,Corresponding Author: Zhi-wei Gao, ; Bing Chen,
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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Kee-Sampson JW, Gopireddy DR, Vulasala SSR, Stein R, Kumar S, Virarkar M. Role of imaging in penetrating vascular injuries of the craniocervical region. J Clin Imaging Sci 2022; 12:63. [PMID: 36601604 PMCID: PMC9805603 DOI: 10.25259/jcis_98_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Penetrating vascular injury has become the topic of interest with increased gun violence in the United States. The radiologist plays a crucial role in establishing and systemizing the signs of vascular injury such as intimal flap, dissection, pseudoaneurysm, rupture, and arteriovenous fistula. Various imaging techniques such as ultrasound Doppler, computed tomographic angiography (CTA), magnetic resonance angiography, and conventional angiography are being employed based on clinical recommendations. Of all the techniques, CTA has been shown to embrace a promising role in identifying vascular injuries with superior sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. An acquaintance of the imaging features has been shown to improve the approach to trauma patients in clinical settings. This article details the imaging modalities and the features of the head-and-neck penetrating vascular injury.
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- Joanna W. Kee-Sampson
- Department of Radiology, UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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- Department of Radiology, UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, East Carolina University Health Medical Center, Greenville, United States.,Corresponding author: Sai Swarupa Reddy Vulasala, Department of Internal Medicine, East Carolina University Health Medical Center, Greenville, United States.
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- Department of Radiology, UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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- Department of Radiology, UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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- Department of Radiology, UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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5-Year management and outcomes of penetrating neck injury in a trauma center. Penetrating neck injury. Cir Esp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2021.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Reyna-Sepúlveda F, Cantu-Alejo D, Martinez-Fernandez A, Rodriguez-Garcia J, Guevara-Charles A, Perez-Rodriguez E, Hernandez-Guedea M, Muñoz-Maldonado G. 5-Year management and outcomes of penetrating neck injury in a trauma center. Penetrating neck injury. Cir Esp 2022; 100:629-634. [PMID: 36109114 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2022.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Penetrating neck injuries represent 5-10% of all traumatic injuries, these bring with them a high rate of morbidity and mortality due to vital structures that could be injured in this area. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of penetrating neck injuries. METHODS This was a retrospective, unicentric and descriptive study that included all patients who underwent neck exploration surgery. RESULTS A total of 70 neck exploration cases were reviewed, 34 (49%) didn't had any injury. Thirty (43%) had at least one hard sign, 42 (60%) patients showed at least one soft sign. Statistical analysis showed only surgical time (252±199.5 vs. 155±76.4; p=0.020) and transfusions (1.87±3 vs. 0.4±0.856; p=0.013) were statistically significant. We report a mortality of 2 (3%) patients. CONCLUSIONS Our prevalence of neck surgical exploration without vascular injury was slightly higher (49% vs. 40%) than literature. We highlight the importance of not performing neck explorations in all patients who present a penetrating injury. We did not obtain differences between groups for hard signs and soft signs. We were not able to identify whether or not there would be an injury based on clinical characteristics. Imaging studies should be performed to avoid unnecessary neck explorations; however, depending on the clinical scenario some surgery cannot be avoided.
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- General Surgery Department, University Hospital, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico
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- General Surgery Department, University Hospital, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico; Emergency Department, University Hospital, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico
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- General Surgery Department, University Hospital, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico; Emergency Department, University Hospital, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico
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- General Surgery Department, University Hospital, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico; Emergency Department, University Hospital, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico
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Ramírez-Morin MA, Vergara-Miranda H, Guerrero-Arroyo AA, Álvarez-Lozada LA, Martínez-Zarazua RO, De la Cruz-de la Cruz C, Vásquez-Fernández F, Muñoz-Maldonado GE. Trauma cervical penetrante: experiencia de un hospital de enseñanza en México. REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE CIRUGÍA 2022. [DOI: 10.30944/20117582.1285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Introducción. El trauma cervical penetrante es una entidad poco frecuente, con tendencia al alza, de considerable morbimortalidad. Es fundamental conocer su manejo por cirujanos en entrenamiento, quienes en su mayoría son comúnmente los proveedores del tratamiento en las áreas de urgencias. El objetivo de este estudio fue demostrar la experiencia de un centro de trauma en México en el tratamiento de trauma cervical penetrante administrado por cirujanos en entrenamiento.
Métodos. Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes con diagnóstico de trauma cervical penetrante sometidos a exploración cervical entre los años 2014 y 2019. Se identificaron 110 expedientes, se excluyeron 26 por falta de datos indispensables para la investigación y se analizaron los datos de 84 pacientes.
Resultados. El 96,4 % de los pacientes fueron hombres, la mayoría entre 16 y 50 años (83,3 %) y la zona anatómica II fue la más comúnmente lesionada (65,4 %). Las etiologías más frecuentes fueron heridas por arma cortopunzante (67,9 %) y heridas por proyectil de arma de fuego (25 %). El 95 % de los procedimientos fueron realizados por residentes de cuarto y quinto año. La mediana de días de estancia hospitalaria fue de 2 días. La incidencia de complicaciones fue de 9,5 % y la mortalidad de 1,2 %.
Conclusiones. Los cirujanos generales en etapa de formación entrenados en centros de trauma tienen la capacidad de tratar de forma óptima el trauma cervical penetrante sin modificación de las tasas de morbimortalidad descritas en la literatura internacional.
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Friedman J, Heard M, Roure R, Banuchi V, Spielman D, Louie P, Helman S. Laryngeal keel for management of anterior glottic web in patient with ballistic injury to the glottis. OTOLARYNGOLOGY CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xocr.2022.100420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Christian AB, Maithel S, Grigorian A, Kabutey NK, Dolich M, Kong A, Gambhir S, Sheehan BM, Nahmias J. Comparison of Nonoperative and Operative Management of Traumatic Penetrating Internal Jugular Vein Injury. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 72:440-444. [PMID: 32949747 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.08.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Small case series have suggested that selective nonoperative management (NOM) of penetrating internal jugular vein (IJV) injuries is safe and feasible in select patients lacking "hard signs" mandating exploration. Therefore, we sought to compare NOM to operative management (OM) of penetrating IJV injury, hypothesizing that both strategies have similar patient outcomes and mortality when patients are appropriately selected. METHODS The Trauma Quality Improvement Program (2013-2016) was queried for patients with penetrating IJV injury with an abbreviated injury scale score of the neck ≥3. Demographics and patient outcomes were compared between patients undergoing NOM and patients undergoing OM, followed by a multivariable logistic regression model to analyze the risk of mortality. RESULTS A penetrating IJV injury was identified in 188 (0.01%) patients meeting inclusion criteria, and OM was performed in 124 (66.0%) patients, whereas 64 (34.0%) patients underwent NOM. Although the OM group had a higher rate of pneumothorax (8.9% vs. 0.0%, P = 0.01), there was no difference in any other concomitant injuries or demographic data (all P > 0.05). The OM group had a higher rate of ventilator days (3 vs. 2 days, P = 0.01) but no other significant differences in morbidity or mortality (P > 0.05). After controlling for covariates, OM was associated with similar risk of mortality compared with NOM of patients with penetrating IJV injury (odds ratio 1.05, confidence interval 0.23-4.83, P = 0.95). CONCLUSIONS The NOM of penetrating IJV injuries is associated with similar risk of morbidity and mortality compared with OM, suggesting that NOM may be used in appropriately selected patients. Future research is needed to determine the ideal patients suited for NOM and to identify risk factors and outcomes associated with failure of NOM.
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- Ashton B Christian
- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA.
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Jenkins LN, Rezende-Neto JB. Current Management of Penetrating Traumatic Cervical Vascular Injuries. CURRENT SURGERY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40137-020-00258-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Adamu A, Ngamdu Y. Management of Penetrating Arrow Neck Injury: A Report of Two Cases. MAMC JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/mamcjms.mamcjms_9_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Hundersmarck D, Reinders Folmer E, de Borst GJ, Leenen LPH, Vriens PWHE, Hietbrink F. Penetrating Neck Injury in Two Dutch Level 1 Trauma Centres: the Non-Existent Problem. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019; 58:455-462. [PMID: 31307866 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2019.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Penetrating neck injuries (PNIs) have a low incidence in European trauma populations. Selective non-operative management of PNI has been suggested as a safe alternative to standard surgical neck exploration, but evidence is lacking. This clinical scenario evaluates institutional PNI management, specifically the associated carotid artery injury, and compares it with current guidelines. METHODS Retrospectively, PNI patients presenting at two Dutch level 1 trauma centres from 2007 to 2015, were identified. International guidelines on PNI management were reviewed and recommendations were assessed in relation to current institutional management, and considering an illustrative case. RESULTS Two current guidelines on PNI management were reviewed. Both advocate a zone based approach; one recommends a prominent role for computed tomography angiography (CTA) scanning in stable patients, supplemented by endoscopy when indicated. A combined total of 43 PNI patients were identified over a nine year period. Haemodynamically unstable patients and patients with other hard signs (i.e. active bleeding, expanding haematoma, air/saliva leak, massive subcutaneous emphysema) received immediate exploration (n = 9). Haemodynamically stable patients and those responding to resuscitation (transient responders) had a CTA scan (n = 31). Three asymptomatic patients were treated conservatively, and had an uncomplicated clinical course regarding the PNI. In 10 of 14 patients who received surgical exploration, a significant vascular or aerodigestive injury was found and repaired (71%). All patients treated conservatively after CTA scanning had an uncomplicated clinical course regarding the PNI (n = 17). Six patients with penetrating carotid artery injury underwent primary arterial reconstruction, of whom five survived. CONCLUSIONS This clinical scenario evaluates institutional management in two trauma centres for PNI and associated carotid artery injury, and compares it to current guidelines. In comparison with guideline recommendations, CTA scanning and the so called "No zone" approach appears to have assumed a more prominent role in management of PNI.
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- Dennis Hundersmarck
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Madsen AS, Bruce JL, Oosthuizen GV, Bekker W, Laing GL, Clarke DL. The Selective Non-operative Management of Penetrating Cervical Venous Trauma is Safe and Effective. World J Surg 2018; 42:3202-3209. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4595-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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What Factors Necessitate Removal of Retained Ballistic Fragments in the Head and Neck? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 76:819-825. [PMID: 29288648 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2017.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Revised: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to estimate the frequency of retained ballistic fragment (RBF) removal and to identify factors associated with an increased risk for RBF removal. To date, there are no studies focused on identifying factors associated with removal of RBFs localized to the maxillofacial region. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using a retrospective cohort study design, the authors enrolled a sample composed of patients with RBFs localized to the maxillofacial region. The predictor variables included bullet size, location, involvement of bone, involvement of sinus, antibiotics, multiple antibiotics, and multiple locations. The primary outcome variable was RBF retrieval. The secondary outcome variables were timing of operative retrieval, fragment site infection, and migration of RBF. Appropriate uni- and bivariate statistics were computed and logistic regression modeling was used. RESULTS The sample was composed of 20 patients (mean age, 30 yr; 80% male) and 55% (11 patients) required or desired object removal overall. The number of projectiles ranged from 1 to 19 (total, 48) in the 20 patients. The logistic model identified larger size, final location of bone, final location of soft tissue, and final location of sinus as having a higher probability of removal that was statistically significant (P < .05); however, size was the only variable with a substantial odds ratio (OR; 1.96; P < .05). There was no evidence of migration and a low rate (2.3%) of infection was noted at subsequent follow-up radiography and clinical examination. CONCLUSION Size was the only statistically significant predictor variable with a substantial OR (1.96; 95% confidence interval, 1.31-3.40; P < .05). There was a low risk of infection even when considering oral pharyngeal contamination and low risk of migration. Further studies could focus on prudent antibiotic use and larger patient populations.
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Borders JC, Gibson AL, Grayev A, Thibeault S. Predictors of dysphagia in critically injured patients with neck trauma. J Crit Care 2017; 44:312-317. [PMID: 29268199 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2017.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Revised: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/07/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Trauma patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are at heightened risk for oropharyngeal dysphagia and pulmonary aspiration. Timely and appropriate referrals for dysphagia may reduce mortality rates and hospital readmissions. This study sought to identify predictors of dysphagia in a large cohort of patients with multiple traumatic injuries. METHODS The Trauma Registry Database was queried for admissions at a level 1 trauma center from 2012 to 2016 who underwent instrumental swallowing evaluations. Relevant demographics, injuries, and interventions known to be associated with dysphagia were collected. The Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS) was utilized to define severity of dysphagia. Regression analyses were performed to identify predictors of dysphagia. RESULTS Two hundred and sixty two patients met criteria. Multivariate analyses found injury severity (p<0.01), tracheostomy (p<0.05), TBI (p<0.05), and cervical spinal bracing (p<0.001) to be predictors of dysphagia development. Furthermore, length of ICU stay (p<0.01) and cervical spinal bracing (p<0.01) were associated with a greater severity of dysphagia. CONCLUSIONS Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common complication in trauma patients. Our results propose a set of predictors that should be considered when identifying critically injured patients at risk for dysphagia.
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- James C Borders
- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, United States.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, United States.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States; Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States.
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Evans C, Chaplin T, Zelt D. Management of Major Vascular Injuries: Neck, Extremities, and Other Things that Bleed. Emerg Med Clin North Am 2017; 36:181-202. [PMID: 29132576 DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2017.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Vascular injuries represent a significant burden of mortality and disability. Blunt injuries to the neck vessels can present with signs of stroke either immediately or in a delayed fashion. Most injuries are detected with computed tomography angiography and managed with either antiplatelet medications or anticoagulation. In contrast, patients with penetrating injuries to the neck vessels require airway management, hemorrhage control, and damage control resuscitation before surgical repair. The keys to diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular injury include early recognition of the injury; hemorrhage control with direct pressure, packing, or tourniquets; and urgent surgical consultation.
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- Chris Evans
- Trauma Services, Department of Emergency Medicine, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada
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Nasr A, de Oliveira JT, Mazepa MM, de Albuquerque CLC, Martini GS, Nazario M, de Carvalho FH. Evaluation of the use of tomography in penetrating neck trauma. Rev Col Bras Cir 2017; 42:215-9. [PMID: 26517795 DOI: 10.1590/0100-69912015004004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2015] [Accepted: 04/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE the study has the intention of evaluate the accuracy of computed tomography for the diagnosis of cervical lesions on penetrating neck trauma and also identify the most frequent mechanisms of trauma. Most injured structures, determine the age range and the most prevalent sex. METHODS observational descriptive retrospective study executed by the systematic retrospective review of medical records of all patients victims of penetrating neck trauma that went through surgery and CT scans, admitted into Hospital do Trabalhador, between January 2009 and December 2013. RESULTS the final sample was of 30 patients, 96.7% of the male sex, the median age was of 28 years old. Most patients suffered injuries by gun (56.7%) and 33,3% suffered stab wounds. The most stricken area of the neck was Zone II (77.8%) and the left side (55.2%). Regarding the structures injured, the CT showed 6.7% lesions on airways but the surgery showed 40% of damaged, with a value of p=0.002. As to damages of the esophagus and pharynx the CT detected 10% of lesions, while surgery found 30% of lesions, therefore with a significant value of p=0.013. As for the analysis the CT showed reliable. As for the analysis of vascular damage, the CT showed to be, in most cases, reliable to the findings during the surgical act. CONCLUSION besides the great use of CT for the diagnosis of penetrating neck injuries we can say that this is an exam with low accuracy for the diagnosis of lesions of aerodigestive tract, therefore it is important a clinical correlation for a good diagnosis.as for the vascular lesions and of other structures, the CT had high sensibility and specificity, thus a good exam to be used in overall.
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Casal D, Pelliccia G, Pais D, Carrola-Gomes D, Angélica-Almeida M, Videira-Castro J, Goyri-O'Neill J. Stab injury to the preauricular region with laceration of the external carotid artery without involvement of the facial nerve: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2017; 11:205. [PMID: 28754171 PMCID: PMC5534056 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-017-1361-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Open injuries to the face involving the external carotid artery are uncommon. These injuries are normally associated with laceration of the facial nerve because this nerve is more superficial than the external carotid artery. Hence, external carotid artery lesions are usually associated with facial nerve dysfunction. We present an unusual case report in which the patient had an injury to this artery with no facial nerve compromise. Case presentation A 25-year-old Portuguese man sustained a stab wound injury to his right preauricular region with a broken glass. Immediate profuse bleeding ensued. Provisory tamponade of the wound was achieved at the place of aggression by two off-duty doctors. He was initially transferred to a district hospital, where a large arterial bleeding was observed and a temporary compressive dressing was applied. Subsequently, the patient was transferred to a tertiary hospital. At admission in the emergency room, he presented a pulsating lesion in the right preauricular region and slight weakness in the territory of the inferior buccal branch of the facial nerve. The physical examination suggested an arterial lesion superficial to the facial nerve. However, in the operating theater, a section of the posterior and lateral flanks of the external carotid artery inside the parotid gland was identified. No lesion of the facial nerve was observed, and the external carotid artery was repaired. To better understand the anatomical rationale of this uncommon clinical case, we dissected the preauricular region of six cadavers previously injected with colored latex solutions in the vascular system. A small triangular space between the two main branches of division of the facial nerve in which the external carotid artery was not covered by the facial nerve was observed bilaterally in all cases. Conclusions This clinical case illustrates that, in a preauricular wound, the external carotid artery can be injured without facial nerve damage. However, no similar description was found in the reviewed literature, which suggests that this must be a very rare occurrence. According to the dissection study performed, this is due to the existence of a triangular space between the cervicofacial and temporofacial nerve trunks in which the external carotid artery is not covered by the facial nerve or its branches.
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- Diogo Casal
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department and Burn Unit, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal. .,Anatomy Department, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 130, 1169-056, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department and Burn Unit, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal.,Anatomy Department, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 130, 1169-056, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department and Burn Unit, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal.,Anatomy Department, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 130, 1169-056, Lisbon, Portugal
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- General Surgery Department, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department and Burn Unit, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal.,Anatomy Department, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 130, 1169-056, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department and Burn Unit, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Anatomy Department, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 130, 1169-056, Lisbon, Portugal
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Penetrating injury to the neck has inspired considerable controversy with regard to its management, owing to the large number of important, susceptible structures contained in this area. Mandatory exploration of all wounds has generally given way to selective operative management. Clinical assessment has, once again, become the prime diagnostic tool. This review describes the evolution of management and the value of various diagnostic modalities. It concludes with a summary of appropriate operative techniques.
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- Campbell MacFarlane
- Emergency Medical Services Training, Gauteng Provincial Government Department of Health and Department of Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg and Department of Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Last century saw a marked increase in vascular injuries and their treatment has been improved from the experience gained in the major conflicts in the latter half of the last century. This trend of increasing numbers of vascular injuries has been perpetuated by a rise in civilian violence. This article reviews the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of vascular injury and outlines some of the advances in endovascular techniques for treating vascular trauma.
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- DP Strong
- Selly Oak Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, UK,
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- Selly Oak Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, UK
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The management of gunshot wounds is an increasing problem for UK emergency doctors, but not to an extent where it has become routine or allowed individuals to gain significant experience in their treatment. This article reviews the pathophysiology of gunshot injury in general before examining the evidence available concerning the management of gunshot wounds to the head neck and thorax.
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- Jeff Garner
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK,
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Teixeira F, Menegozzo CAM, Netto SDDC, Poggeti RS, Collet e Silva FDS, Birolini D, Bernini CDO, Utiyama EM. Safety in selective surgical exploration in penetrating neck trauma. World J Emerg Surg 2016; 11:32. [PMID: 27413394 PMCID: PMC4942947 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-016-0091-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 07/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Selective management of penetrating neck injuries has been considered the standard of care with minimal risks to patient safety. In a previous non-randomized prospective study conducted at our center, selective management proved to be safe and reduced unnecessary exploratory cervicotomies. In the present study, the role of clinical examination and selective diagnostic tests were assessed by reviewing demographic and clinical data. A comparison of results between two groups (mandatory surgical exploration versus selective surgical exploration) was made to check the safety of selective management in terms of the rates of morbidity and mortality. METHODS A retrospective analysis at the Emergency Department of the Hospital das Clínicas of the University of Sao Paulo was performed by a chart review of our trauma registry, identifying 161 penetrating neck trauma victims. RESULTS Of the 161 patients, 81.6 % were stabbed and 18.4 % had gunshot injuries. Stratifying the wound entry points by neck zones, we observed that zone I was penetrated in 32.8 %, zone II in 44.1 % and zone III in 23.1 % of all the cases. Thirty one patients (19.2 %) had immediate surgical exploration, which had a mean length of stay of 6 days, a complication rate of 12.9 % and a mortality rate of 9.4 %. Of the 130 who underwent selective surgical exploration 34 (26.1 %) required operative procedures after careful physical examination and diagnostic testing based on clinical indications. The mean length of stay for the selective surgical exploration group was 2 days with a complication rate of 17.6 % with no mortality, and virtually all of them were related to associated injuries in distant body segment. No statistical significance was found comparing mortality and complication rates between the two groups. Selective approach avoided 59 % of unnecessary exploratory cervicotomies. CONCLUSION Careful evaluation of asymptomatic and stable patients with minor signs of injury can safely avoid unnecessary neck explorations with low rates of morbidity. This should be the standard management of such patients.
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- Frederico Teixeira
- Departament of Surgery, Division of Surgical Clinic III, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Surgery, Division of Surgical Clinic III, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Surgery, Division of Surgical Clinic III, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Surgery, Division of Surgical Clinic III, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Surgery, Division of Surgical Clinic III, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Surgery, Division of Surgical Clinic III, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Winders WT, Powell E, Tilney PVR. A 58-Year-Old Man With Self-Inflicted Facial Trauma. Air Med J 2016; 35:103-6. [PMID: 27255867 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2016.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Diagnostic performance of CT angiography in neck vessel trauma: systematic review and meta-analysis. Emerg Radiol 2016; 23:421-31. [DOI: 10.1007/s10140-016-1412-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Role of computed tomography angiography in the management of Zone II penetrating neck trauma in patients with clinical hard signs. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2015; 79:943-50; discussion 950. [DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Vascular Injuries to the Neck After Penetrating Trauma: Diagnostic Performance of 40- and 64-MDCT Angiography. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2015; 205:866-72. [DOI: 10.2214/ajr.14.14161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Imaging of penetrating injuries of the head and neck:current practice at a level I trauma center in the United States. Keio J Med 2014; 63:23-33. [PMID: 24965876 DOI: 10.2302/kjm.2013-0009-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Penetrating neck injuries are commonly related to stab wounds and gunshot wounds in the United States. The injuries are classified by penetration site in terms of the three anatomical zones of the neck. Based on this zonal classification system, penetrating injuries to the head and neck have traditionally been evaluated by conventional angiography and/or surgical exploration. In recent years, multidetector-row computed tomography (CT) angiography has significantly improved detectability of vascular injuries and extravascular injuries in the setting of penetrating injuries. CT angiography is a fast and minimally invasive imaging modality to evaluate penetrating injuries of the head and neck for stable patients. The spectrum of penetrating neck injuries includes vascular injury (extravasation, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, occlusion, and arteriovenous fistula), aerodigestive injury (esophageal and tracheal injuries), salivary gland injury, neurologic injury (spinal canal and cerebral injuries), and osseous injury, all of which can be evaluated using CT angiography. Familiarity with the complications and imaging characteristics of penetrating injuries of the head and neck is essential for accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment.
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Sinha S, Patterson BO, Ma J, Holt PJ, Thompson MM, Carrell T, Tai N, Loosemore TM. Systematic review and meta-analysis of open surgical and endovascular management of thoracic outlet vascular injuries. J Vasc Surg 2013; 57:547-567.e8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.10.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2012] [Revised: 09/26/2012] [Accepted: 10/04/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Sung EK, Nadgir RN, Sakai O. Computed tomographic imaging in head and neck trauma: what the radiologist needs to know. Semin Roentgenol 2013; 47:320-9. [PMID: 22929691 DOI: 10.1053/j.ro.2012.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Edward K Sung
- Department of Radiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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Siau RTK, Moore A, Ahmed T, Lee MSW, Tostevin P. Management of penetrating neck injuries at a London trauma centre. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012; 270:2123-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-012-2324-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2012] [Accepted: 12/11/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Van Waes OJ, Cheriex KCAL, Navsaria PH, van Riet PA, Nicol AJ, Vermeulen J. Management of penetrating neck injuries. Br J Surg 2012; 99 Suppl 1:149-54. [PMID: 22441870 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.7733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Routine surgical exploration after penetrating neck injury (PNI) leads to a large number of negative neck explorations and potential iatrogenic injury. Selective non-operative management (SNOM) of PNI is gaining favour. The present study assessed the feasibility of SNOM in PNI. METHODS Seventy-seven consecutive patients with PNI presenting to a tertiary trauma centre were included in this prospective study from September 2009 to December 2009. All patients were managed according to Advanced Trauma Life Support guidelines, and either underwent emergency surgery or were managed without surgery, based on clinical presentation and/or outcome of special investigations. RESULTS Eight patients (10 per cent) were haemodynamically unstable at presentation. Foley catheter balloon tamponade (FCBT) was successful in stopping active bleeding in six of these patients, and diagnostic angiography revealed an arterial injury in five. The remaining 69 patients were managed using SNOM. Angiography or computed tomography was done in 41 patients (53 per cent), and showed arterial injury in 15. These injuries were treated surgically (7 patients), radiologically (stenting in 3) or conservatively. Contrast swallow and/or endoscopy were performed in 37 patients (48 per cent) for suspected oesophageal injury, but yielded no positive results. During follow-up no missed injuries were detected. CONCLUSION FCBT was useful in patients with PNI and active bleeding. Stable patients should undergo additional investigation based on clinical findings only.
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- O J Van Waes
- Departments of Trauma Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Kolber MR, Aspler A, Sequeira R. Conservative management of laryngeal perforation in a rural setting: case report and review of the literature on penetrating neck injuries. CAN J EMERG MED 2011; 13:127-32. [PMID: 21435319 DOI: 10.2310/8000.2011.110227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Penetrating neck injuries (PNIs) are infrequent but can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Although surgical management of unstable patients with penetrating neck trauma is the standard of care, management of stable patients remains controversial owing to the possibility of occult injuries. Recent studies suggest that physical examination and ancillary imaging may be sufficiently accurate to diagnose or rule out surgically significant injuries in PNI. We report a patient with a laryngeal perforation who was managed conservatively in a rural hospital without complications and review the literature pertinent to cases of this nature.
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- Michael R Kolber
- Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
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Dubois-Marshall S, De Kock S. Two days with a broken knife blade in the neck--an interesting case of Horner's syndrome. BMJ Case Rep 2010; 2010:2010/aug17_1/bcr0220102735. [PMID: 22766569 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.02.2010.2735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A 25-year-old man presented to the Emergency department in a rural South African hospital after a left, submental neck stab with a knife. Examination was deemed unremarkable, and the patient was discharged, but re-attended 2 days later complaining of a painful, swollen neck. Further examination identified Horner's syndrome, and further investigation revealed that the blade of the knife had remained in the patient's neck. This was successfully removed in theatre. This case illustrates the importance of careful history, examination and diagnostic imaging in the management of penetrating neck injuries. Horner's syndrome can be easily missed in a busy Emergency department and may indicate life-threatening pathology in the context of neck trauma. The difficulties in assessing and managing this type of injury are discussed.
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- S Dubois-Marshall
- Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK.
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Steenburg SD, Sliker CW, Shanmuganathan K, Siegel EL. Imaging Evaluation of Penetrating Neck Injuries. Radiographics 2010; 30:869-86. [DOI: 10.1148/rg.304105022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Casey SJ, De Alwis WD. Review article: Emergency department assessment and management of stab wounds to the neck. Emerg Med Australas 2010; 22:201-10. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-6723.2010.01285.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Penetrating vertebral artery pseudoaneurysm: a novel endovascular stent graft treatment with artery preservation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 67:E78-81. [PMID: 19741379 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3181589fb6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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du Toit D, Coolen D, Lambrechts A, de V. Odendaal J, Warren B. The Endovascular Management of Penetrating Carotid Artery Injuries: Long-term Follow-up. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2009; 38:267-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2009] [Accepted: 05/08/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Munera F, Danton G, Rivas LA, Henry RP, Ferrari MG. Multidetector row computed tomography in the management of penetrating neck injuries. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2009; 30:195-204. [PMID: 19537052 DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2009.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Penetrating neck trauma may occur from gun shots, stabbings, and accidental injury. Approximately 50% of gunshot and 10%-20% of stab-wound patients are reported as having severe injuries and the mortality from severe vascular injuries is reported as high as 50%. Penetrating traumatic neck injury is no longer best managed with exploratory surgery or conventional angiography in the stable patient. Computed tomography angiography has proven to be a useful, safe, and reliable means of diagnosis. Experience with interpreting and reconstructing computed tomography images, understanding the clinically important findings, and avoiding pitfalls is critical for successful patient care. Therefore, radiologists and clinicians who treat trauma patients need to familiarize themselves with the computed tomography angiography technique and appearances of vascular injury and know when to recommend further evaluation, such as interventional angiography or open surgery.
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- Felipe Munera
- Department of Radiology, Jackson Memorial Hospital/Ryder Trauma Center, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136, USA.
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Kesser BW, Chance E, Kleiner D, Young JS. Article Commentary: Contemporary Management of Penetrating Neck Trauma. Am Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1177/000313480907500101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Bradley W. Kesser
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Thoma M, Navsaria PH, Edu S, Nicol AJ. Analysis of 203 Patients with Penetrating Neck Injuries. World J Surg 2008; 32:2716-23. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-008-9766-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Surgical and Endovascular Management of Penetrating Innominate Artery Injuries. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2008; 36:56-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2007] [Accepted: 01/26/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Vascular Trauma. Surgery 2008. [DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-68113-9_29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND A policy of mandatory neck exploration for zone II injuries deep to platysma was promoted in the 1950s and was associated with a reduction in mortality when compared with expectant or delayed exploration. Recently many trauma centres have been practising selective neck exploration using physical examination and imaging to stratify patients to different management strategies. In the Auckland region, patients with penetrating zone II injury deep to platysma have been managed with mandatory neck exploration. As penetrating injuries in the Auckland region are caused by a range of sharp objects, with gunshot wounds rare, outcomes of management of zone II neck injuries in this population warrant investigation. The aim of this study was to determine the rate of therapeutic neck exploration in patients with penetrating zone II neck injury in the Auckland region and to suggest optimum management strategies for such injuries. METHODS Retrospective audit of all patients presenting to Auckland and Middlemore Hospitals, Auckland, New Zealand, between 1995 and 2005 was carried out. Review of electronic clinical records and operation notes was also carried out. RESULTS An overall positive neck exploration rate of 25% was obtained (87% for patients with hard signs on physical examination). Physical examination had a sensitivity of 93% and a positive predictive value of 87% in this case series. Neck exploration was not associated with known complications or missed injuries. CONCLUSION In the Auckland setting, physical examination would appear to be a safe and reliable method for the stratification of patients for either operative or conservative management.
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Herrera FA, Mareno JA, Easter D. Management of penetrating neck injuries: zone II. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2007; 64:75-8. [PMID: 17462206 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2006.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2006] [Revised: 11/25/2006] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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- Fernando A Herrera
- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA
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Pakarinen TK, Leppäniemi A, Sihvo E, Hiltunen KM, Salo J. Management of cervical stab wounds in low volume trauma centres: systematic physical examination and low threshold for adjunctive studies, or surgical exploration. Injury 2006; 37:440-7. [PMID: 16574122 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2006.01.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2005] [Revised: 01/11/2006] [Accepted: 01/30/2006] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In Nordic countries penetrating neck injuries (PNIs) are infrequent and management has traditionally been guided by surgeons' preferences. Some form of selective non-operative approach is currently practised in most urban trauma centres. OBJECTIVE To examine demographic features and treatment outcome of non-ballistic penetrating neck injuries in southern Finland and provide management guidelines for centres with low volume of penetrating neck trauma. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective analysis of 85 platysma penetrating neck injuries in two southern Finland hospitals (Helsinki University Central Hospital, HUCH and Tampere University Hospital, TaUH) was carried out using the ICD-10 based hospital databases to identify PNI-patients. RESULTS The incidence of admitted patients with penetrating neck injuries was 1.3/100000/year. Fifty-two (61%) injuries were caused by random acts of violence, 28 (38%) were self-inflicted and 5 (6%) were accidents. Of all 85 patients, 52 (61%) underwent operative exploration with a negative exploration rate of 65%. Hard signs for vascular or aerodigestive trauma were present in 23 (27%) patients and all of these were operated with a negative exploration rate of 30%. Two patients had no hard signs on physical examination but were operatively explored and significant injuries were found in both patients. The hospital mortality rate was 0% and the overall complication rate for operated patients was 7.7%. CONCLUSIONS Trauma centres managing PNIs infrequently should have an individually tailored management protocol for penetrating neck injury patients. If mandatory exploration is not practised, a systematic physical examination should be the mainstay of diagnostic work up but the threshold for adjunctive studies should be low. Although not evident by the current data, protocol-based management could be useful in decreasing treatment variation and enhancing residency training.
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- Toni-Karri Pakarinen
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tampere University Hospital, Finland.
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Inaba K, Munera F, McKenney MG, Rivas L, Marecos E, de Moya M, O'Keeffe T, Pizano L, Cohn S. The nonoperative management of penetrating internal jugular vein injury. J Vasc Surg 2006; 43:77-80. [PMID: 16414392 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2005.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2005] [Accepted: 09/08/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to review the outcome of nonoperative treatment for penetrating internal jugular vein (IJ) injuries in a continuous series of prospectively identified, hemodynamically stable patients. METHODS All penetrating neck injuries assessed from February 1, 2004, to August 31, 2004, were prospectively identified. Patients without an indication for urgent neck exploration underwent diagnostic assessment with multislice helical computed tomographic angiography with or without vascular ultrasonography. All IJ injuries with no other indication for surgical exploration were treated nonoperatively. All patients were discharged home and followed up for a minimum of 1 week to document outcomes. RESULTS From 51 neck injuries penetrating the platysma, 7 required urgent neck exploration, during which 2 IJ injuries were ligated. Forty-four patients underwent multislice helical computed tomographic angiography. Eight IJ injuries (two gunshot wounds and six stab wounds) with no other indication for neck exploration were identified and managed nonoperatively. One external wound was in zone 1, five were in zone 2, one was in zone 3, and one traversed all three zones. The average length of stay was 4.5 days. At follow-up, ranging from 1 week to 5 months, all patients were asymptomatic, and no patient required delayed operation for IJ injury. CONCLUSIONS In hemodynamically stable patients with no other indication for exploration, the nonoperative management of penetrating jugular vein injuries should be considered as a safe alternative.
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- Kenji Inaba
- Department of Surgery, Ryder Trauma Center, Miami, FL, USA.
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OBJETIVO: O trauma da laringe é pouco freqüente. O objetivo do presente trabalho é avaliar os procedimentos e resultados no tratamento destas lesões. MÉTODO: Este trabalho baseou-se em estudo prospectivo de 35 de pacientes com trauma de laringe atendidos no período de janeiro de 1990 a abril de 2003. RESULTADOS: A média de idade foi de 31,4 anos, sendo 30 pacientes (85,7%) do sexo masculino. O mecanismo predominante foi o trauma penetrante (30 casos - 85,7%), a maioria causada por ferimento por projétil de arma de fogo (17 casos - 48,6%). Dez pacientes (28,6%) necessitaram de intubação traqueal na admissão hospitalar e o valor médio do RTS foi de 7,28. As observações mais freqüentes no exame clínico das vítimas de trauma penetrante foram exposição de cartilagens da laringe (30%) e saída de ar pelo orifício do ferimento cervical (30%). Nos cinco pacientes (14,3%) com trauma contuso o achado mais freqüente foi enfisema subcutâneo (80%).O tratamento foi cirúrgico em 34 pacientes (97,1%), através de cervicotomia em colar na maioria dos casos (91,2%). A cartilagem tireóide foi a mais lesada (20 casos - 57,1%). Em 33 pacientes operados a lesão foi tratada com sutura, associada a traqueostomia em 24 casos (72,7%). Lesões cervicais associadas ocorreram em 20 casos (57,1%), sendo mais comum as de veia jugular (10 casos). A média do ISS e do TRISS foram, respectivamente, 16,3 e 0,93. A morbidade relacionada diretamente à lesão laríngea foi de 34,3% (12 casos), sendo mais freqüente a disfonia (seis casos). Foi necessária a reexploração cervical em dois pacientes, um devido a abscesso cervical e outro, tardiamente, por estenose supra-glótica, este último tratado com molde. Dois pacientes apresentaram complicações tardias, um com disfagia e outro com disfonia. A mortalidade pós-operatória foi de 5,7% (dois casos), decorrente de complicações não relacionadas ao trauma laríngeo. CONCLUSÕES: A utilização de condutas padronizadas na abordagem do paciente com trauma de laringe, tanto no diagnóstico como no tratamento definitivo, resulta em menor taxa de seqüelas definitivas.
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Bahten LCV, Duda JR, Zanatta PDS, Morais ALD, Silveira F, Olandoski M. Ferimentos cervicais: análise retrospectiva de 191 casos. Rev Col Bras Cir 2003. [DOI: 10.1590/s0100-69912003000500008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJETIVOS: Analisar a epidemiologia e a conduta nos ferimentos cervicais. MÉTODO: Foram analisados 487.128 prontuários de pacientes que ingressaram no Serviço de Emergência do Hospital Universitário Cajuru no período de 01/1996 a 06/2001. Destes, selecionaram-se 378 pacientes com ferimentos cervicais. Foram excluídos 153 que apresentavam lesões associadas e 14 por óbito no atendimento inicial. O estudo foi feito , assim, em 191 pacientes com lesões cervicais exclusivas. Avaliou-se a localização da ferida, o mecanismo de trauma, o comprometimento do platisma, sinais e sintomas, a hora de admissão e a conduta empregada. RESULTADOS: Cento e sessenta e quatro (86%) pacientes eram masculinos. A média de idade foi de 28 anos (10-72). Noventa (47%) ferimentos foram por arma de fogo (FAF) e 88 (46%) por arma branca (FAB). O principal horário de admissão foi entre 20 e 04 horas. Quanto à localização, 53% das lesões foram à esquerda, 45% à direita e 2% medianos; 36% em zona I, 55% em zona II e 9% em zona III. Em 101 o ferimento penetrou o platisma: cinqüenta e um (50%) apresentaram sinais e sintomas clínicos e receberam conduta operatória. As lesões vasculares foram as mais encontradas (20). Houve 24 (47%) cervicotomias não-terapêuticas. O tratamento conservador foi empregado em 41 (45%) casos de acordo com os exames físico e complementares. CONCLUSÕES: Homens jovens são mais acometidos quanto aos ferimentos cervicais. Estes ocorrem mais freqüentemente na zona II, e a incidência dos FAF e FAB foi equivalente. É adequado um manejo mais seletivo em relação aos ferimentos cervicais, devendo o manejo da zona II adequar-se à disposição de recursos dos serviços de trauma.
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