The management of knife wounds of the neck.
Eighteen cases of knife wounds of the neck are presented. Urgent operation was required in each case. Clinical assessment and resuscitation are discussed and a plan of management, with specific reference to major vascular injuries, is outlined. The operative approaches are described in detail. Methods of repair, results and complications are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D019838:Neck Injuries; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012151:Resuscitation; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000601:surgery*