A Rare Cause of Critical Carotid Stenosis. Issue 1 (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sentman, Michelle; Bloch, Charles; Sommerset, Jill; Bloch, Robert; Karmy-Jones, Riyad; Teso, Desarom
• Is Part Of: Journal for vascular ultrasound. Volume 43:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 38
• Page End: 40
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: carotid artery -- trauma -- duplex ultrasound -- choke holds -- combat; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.1307543
• DOI: 10.1177/1544316718816133
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1544-3167

Abstract

Blunt carotid artery injuries are uncommon, usually occur in a delayed fashion, and most commonly after significant blunt-force mechanism. Choke holds, use of pressure points, and other close-combat techniques used in military or mixed martial arts training can have the same kinetic impact as a motor vehicle crash. We present an unusual case of common carotid fibrosis which required surgery and suggest that duplex ultrasound might be an appropriate screening tool in those who regularly participate in such training.