Journal of vascular surgery.
Publisher:
Mosby,. New York, NY : Elsevier (2008)
Frequency: Monthly,
Country: United States
Language: English
Author(s):
Society for Vascular Surgery (U.S.), International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. North American Chapter.
Start Year:1984 -
ISSN:
0741-5214 (Print)
1097-6809 (Electronic)
0741-5214 (Linking)
1097-6809 (Electronic)
0741-5214 (Linking)
Impact Factor
4.3
2022
| NLM ID: | 8407742 |
| (DNLM): | J41125000(s) |
| (OCoLC): | 10161047 |
| LCCN: | 84645834 |
| Classification: | W1 JO97CH |
Bilateral internal carotid and vertebral artery dissection after a horse-riding injury. Blunt cerebrovascular injuries, defined as blunt injuries to the internal carotid or vertebral arteries, are uncommon and usually occur in victims of high-speed deceleration motor vehicle crashes. A blunt cerebrovascular injury after an equestrian accident is an extremely unusual presentation. In recent years, advances in screening and treatment with pharmacologic anticoagulation before the onset of neurologic symptoms have improved outcomes for these patients. Endovascular stenting and embolization, although unproven, offer a new potential approach for these complex injuries. We present a uni...