Posttraumatic thrombotic occlusion of the internal carotid artery: report of two cases.
Two cases of posttraumatic thrombosis of the internal carotid artery are reported. Etiological theories are discussed and the relevance of the disorder in the assessment of facial injuries is emphasized.
D000328:Adult; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D002341:Carotid Artery Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications*