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Internal Jugular Vein Avulsion Controlled With Intraoperative Foley Balloon Occlusion Following Blunt Neck Trauma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Internal jugular vein injuries caused by blunt trauma are rare. Here, we describe the case of a severe internal jugular vein injury high in neck zone II and immediately lateral to the hypoglossal nerve, making surgical management extremely challenging. A Foley balloon inserted into the cranial end of the internal jugular vein allowed for effective hemorrhage control while the vein could be suture ligated. Balloon tamponade was helpful in a field with distorted and blood-stained anatomy. It allowed critical time to carefully dissect around the hypoglossal nerve and avoid the sequalae of its injury.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.70925

Authors: Patrick D Melmer, Alexander Simmonds, Michel Aboutanos

Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Procedures and Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403169481