Diagnosis and management of traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the carotid artery: case report and review of the literature

Vascular. 2008 Nov-Dec;16(6):350-5. doi: 10.2310/6670.2008.00047.

Abstract

Injury to the carotid artery can occur in the setting of blunt and penetrating trauma. Such injury can result in pseudoaneurysm formation. We present a case of posttraumatic common carotid pseudoaneurysm (PTCP) that was diagnosed and treated 2 months after a motor vehicle accident and review the literature on the presentation, diagnosis, and management of PTCP.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Carotid Arteries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / etiology
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / surgery
  • Hematoma / diagnosis
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Hematoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Seat Belts
  • Time Factors
  • Ultrasonography
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnosis
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery