Common carotid artery stenosis due to subintimal hematoma following blunt trauma to the neck. Report of a case

González, A.

Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 18(3): 297-301

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9509
PMID: 863966
Document Number: 114868
A case of cerebral ischemia secondary to carotid artery stenosis produced by a subintimal hematoma following blunt trauma to the neck is presented. A carotid endarterectomy with removal of the thrombus and intima was performed with satisfactory recovery of the patient. The various mechanisms involved in producing such stenoses and occlusions are reviewed.

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