Penetrating neck trauma and the aberrant subclavian artery
West Indian med. j
;
56(3): 288-293, Jun. 2007.
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in English
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| ID: lil-476307
ABSTRACT
Vascular injuries from penetrating trauma to the base of the neck are accompanied by significant morbidity and potential mortality. These injuries require several diagnostic adjuncts in order to facilitate early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Herein reported is the case of a patient who sustained penetrating injury to the thoracic inlet but had a fortuitous anomaly that prevented vascular injury and its attendant complications.
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Main subject:
Subclavian Artery
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Wounds and Injuries
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Wounds, Gunshot
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Wounds, Penetrating
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Neck Injuries
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jamaica
Institution/Affiliation country:
The University of the West Indies/JM
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