Distal innominate artery transection and cervical spine injury.
Distal innominate artery injury secondary to blunt trauma had not previously been reported. We present a case of distal innominate artery transection associated with a cervical spine dislocation. A mechanism for this unusual vascular injury is proposed. An organized diagnostic and treatment plan is emphasized.
D000328:Adult; D016122:Brachiocephalic Trunk / Q000293:injuries*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000628:therapy