Multiple facial trauma complicated by occlusion of the internal carotid artery.
The occurrence of thrombosis of the internal carotid artery is a rare entity. Such a case, in association with multiple facial fractures, has been presented. The management of the patient was complicated by neurological disturbances that affected definitive treatment. This case illustrates the importance of close monitoring of all patients with facial trauma before, during, and after surgery.
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D002341:Carotid Artery Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008440:Maxillary Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013165:Splints