Delayed Rupture of the Carotid artery After Automobile Accident: An Autopsy Case / 대한법의학회지
Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
;
: 52-55, 2004.
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en Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Carotid artery dissection and rupture is rare fatal complication of blunt head and neck trauma. The authors report on a case in which a fatal delayed rupture of the carotid artery developed in a 53-yearold man after motorcycle accident resulting in fracture of right leg but no apparent head and neck injuries. The patient initially did well. 7 days after the motor vehicle accident, he suffered rapid swelling of the neck, dyspnea, and fall into loss of consciousness. The patient died and autopsy revealed dissection and rupture of the common carotid artery.
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Asunto principal:
Rotura
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Automóviles
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Autopsia
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Inconsciencia
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Motocicletas
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Arterias Carótidas
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Arteria Carótida Común
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Vehículos a Motor
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Traumatismos del Cuello
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Disnea
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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