Penetrating angle grinder injury to the neck causing subclavian artery injury
Penetrating injuries to the neck present a unique challenge due to the confined space of the thoracic outlet for haemorrhage control and repair. This results in high mortality rates when the major vascular structures of the neck are transected, as well as potential neurological compromise. We presen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-02-01
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Series: | Trauma Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644020301023 |