title: The overlooked blunt component in penetrating neck injuries: three case reports.
abstract: Three cases of penetrating neck injury associated with an unsuspected blunt carotid injury are reported. Attention is drawn to the possibility of this rare association, that can cause irreversible damage, if overlooked. Early angiogram and possibly duplex Doppler scanning are warranted to prevent neurologic sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Lebos
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Saadia
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019838:Neck Injuries; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*