Blunt trauma to the carotid artery.
Non-penetrating trauma to the internal carotid artery presenting as an immediate or delayed neurological deficit is an uncommon clinical entity. It has a high reported morbidity and mortality. Three cases are presented with long-term clinical and radiological follow-up. The mechanisms of injury, clinical features and possible treatment modalities are discussed.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013382:Subtraction Technique; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging