title: Cervical vascular injuries: carotid and jugular venous injuries.
abstract: This article explores the management of carotid arterial injuries, detailing the historical evolution for the management of these injuries and delineating techniques for cerebral perfusion and preservation with shunts. It discusses the role of autogenous versus synthetic grafts in the management of these injuries and the issue of vascular complications and potential pitfalls. Jugular venous injuries are addressed also, with emphasis on the controversies of primary repair versus ligation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, and the Los Angeles County and University of Southern California Medical Center, 90033, USA.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Weaver
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Yellin
mesh_terms: D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000293:injuries; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000601:surgery