title: Access to the traumatized vertebral artery: an unusual approach.
abstract: Although injuries to the vertebral arteries are relatively uncommon, there are several different methods used to gain access to these vessels, and to control any bleeding arising from them. We describe a case of torrential oropharyngeal bleeding following a stab wound to the neck in which rapid access to the vertebral artery was gained using a paramedian mandibulotomy; this approach has not previously been documented. The other approaches are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Lloyd
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: O'Flynn
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*