Blunt innominate artery trauma requiring repair and carotid ligation. (December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Howe, Kathryn L.; Guirgis, Mina; Woodman, Grant; Victor Chu, F.; Cooper, M.J.; Rapanos, Theodore; Szalay, David
• Is Part Of: Trauma case reports. Volume 12(2017)
• Page Start: 24
• Page End: 27
• Publication Date: 2017-12
• Subjects: Innominate artery -- Dissection -- Limb ischemia -- Multi-disciplinary -- Forearm compartment release; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; 617.1005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2017.10.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-6440

Abstract

Abstract: Traumatic dissection of the innominate artery is a rare clinical entity. Management of a patient with motorsensory compromise and dissection extending to the subclavian and right common carotid arteries is quite rare and can be quite involved. Here we present such a case and discuss the unique peri-operative decision-making in the context of what is reported in the literature. Restoration of motorsensory function is critical and in this case, requiring a multi-disciplinary team.