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Penetrating Carotid Artery Injuries: When is the Suitable Time to Repair?: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Carotid artery injury (CAI) following head and neck trauma is rare but is associated with devastating complications. Decisions on carotid arterial repair are difficult especially when there is a neurological deficit. This case report is about a 38-year-old male who presented after penetrating common carotid artery injury. He was intubated; therefore, his neurological status could not be assessed. He was haemodynamically unstable. Therefore, a decision was taken to explore the neck immediately. On exploration, the common carotid artery was found to be contused. The contused segment was excised and repaired with a Polyester interposition graft. The patient had an uneventful recovery with no neurological deficits.

Source: Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.4038/sljm.v34i1.586

Authors: J. Arudchelvam, N. Mohotti, K. P. D. J. K. Gunarathne, R. Cassim, M. Wijeyaratne

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: W4409651225

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