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Brachial plexus injury mimicking a spinal-cord injury. [PDF]

, 2010
Objective High-energy impact to the head, neck, and shoulder can result in cervical spine as well as brachial plexus injuries. Because cervical spine injuries are more common, this tends to be the initial focus for management.
Aversano, Michael, Gonzalez-Giraldo, Ernesto, Heuer, Gregory G, Macyszyn, Luke J, Schuster, James M, Zager, Eric L   +5 more
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Fatores prognósticos nos ferimentos cervicais penetrantes Prognostic factors of penetrating neck trauma

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2011
O pescoço é vulnerável a traumatismos devido à grande quantidade de estruturas vitais, podendo ocorrer lesões importantes e com alta morbimortalidade. OBJETIVO: Avaliar resultados em pacientes vítimas de ferimentos penetrantes cervicais.
José Cruvinel Neto, Rogério Aparecido Dedivitis   +1 more
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Hospital Based Study of Traumatic Neck Injuries: A Decision Making Approach

Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, 2020
Introduction Traumatic neck injuries can cause serious morbidity and mortality. They have very serious outcomes and require emergent surgical interventions.
Abdullah Musleh
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Current Concepts in Imaging Diagnosis and Screening of Blunt Cerebrovascular Injuries

Tomography, 2022
Blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) is an often underrecognized injury occurring in the carotid or vertebral arteries, associated with a risk of ischemic stroke and potential for poor neurological outcome or death.
Tiffany Y. So, Apurva Sawhney, Lei Wang, Yi Xiang J. Wang   +3 more
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The voice of injury: a case report of isolated trauma to the larynx [PDF]

Journal of Trauma and Injury
Although uncommon, laryngotracheal injuries carry a significant risk of mortality. This rare case of isolated laryngeal injury underscores the importance of recognizing the various potential presentations of such injuries and highlights the evidence ...
Najeebuddin Mohammed, Ashima Sharma, Alekhya Machani, Sujata Patnaik   +3 more
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Transection of the Common Carotid and Vertebral Arteries Following a Penetrating Neck Injury [PDF]

Journal of Acute Care Surgery, 2021
A case of a 30-year-old man who was admitted following a penetrating neck injury is presented. A clinical examination and operative findings identified semi-comatose mentality, neck muscle laceration, and transection of the left common carotid and ...
Eun Ji Lee, Hojong Park, Kyu Hyouck Kyoung, Sang Jun Park   +3 more
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Pattern and Outcome of Chest Injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2011
Chest injuries constitute a continuing challenge to the trauma or general surgeon practicing in developing countries. This study was conducted to outline the etiological spectrum, injury patterns and short term outcome of these injuries in our setting ...
A Kalliopi, A Kuzuku, AA Adem, C Cooper, C Raul, CJ Aylwin, D Wisner, DL Miller, E Blasco, EQ Archampong, F William, FA Massaga, G Chalkiadakis, G Ozgen, I Inci, I Inci, I Inci, Joseph B Mabula, JS Bender, K Frimpong-Boateng, K Park, KN Kimberly, LG Grover, LM Museru, M Atri, M Bishop, Monafisha K Lema, N Ali, OF Grimes, P Catoire, Phillipo L Chalya, R Lambrecth, RM Shorr, S Avakan, S Taché, SA Dulchavsky, T Gizaw, T Otieno, WH Harrison, William Mahalu   +39 more
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Endovascular Treatment for Head and Neck Trauma

Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology, 2023
Trauma to the head and neck region can have serious consequences for vital organs such as the brain, and injuries to blood vessels can cause permanent neurological damage or even death.
Jae Won Han, Jae Il Lee, Lee Hwangbo
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Penetrating neck injuries

British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2018
Penetrating neck injuries are becoming more common because of the increasing prevalence of knife and gun crimes. The immediate and long-term consequences of injury to the neck can be significant because of the close relationship of important anatomical structures in a confined space. Delayed recognition of major injury and inadequate treatment results
Khan, AM, Fleming, JC, Jeannon, JP
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Outcomes of truncal vascular injuries in children. [PDF]

, 2009
BACKGROUND: Pediatric truncal vascular injuries occur infrequently and have a reported mortality rate of 30% to 50%. This report examines the demographics, mechanisms of injury, associated trauma, and outcome of patients presenting for the past 10 years ...
Abujamra, Ali, Anderson, Andrea Hayes-Jordan, Asensio, Asensio, Bergqvist, Buckman, Burch, Burjonrappa, Carrillo, Charles S. Cox, Choit, Christopher M. Anderson, Cooper, Cox, Cox, de Virgilio, DeCou, Fayiga, Haan, Hall, Horwitz, Huerta, Karmy-Jones, Kevin P. Lally, Klein, Klinkner, Kuehne, Kuo-Jen Tsao, McCarthy, Meagher, Milas, Milas, Moainie, Myers, Nashef, Nathan D. Allison, Ombrellaro, Pearl, Puapong, Reed, Reichard, Richard J. Andrassy, Richardson, Riches, Riesenman, Roth, Rozycki, Shaker, Shinil K. Shah, Sirinek, Takach, Tiao, Trachiotis, Whitehouse, Whitson, Wiencek, Wildhaber, Wilson, Wolf, Woo   +61 more
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