[Traumatic carotid artery thrombosis in the area of the base of the skull. 2 case reports].
The authors describe two cases with a carotid thrombosis at the level of the skull base. The clinical course and the pathogenesis are discussed with reference to 15 similar cases in the literature. It is considered that a direct injury to the vessel wall is the cause of the carotid thrombosis. To assist in the diagnosis angiography should be undertaken as early as possible. A good collateral supply is the prerequisite for a favourable result.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D002341:Carotid Artery Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Zur traumatischen Karotisthrombose im Bereich der Schädelbasis. Zwei Fallberichte.