IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2582-4147
Online ISSN: 2582-421X
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IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science (JOAS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2018 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Case Report
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Volume : 7, Issue : 3, Year : 2024
Article Page : 60-63
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijoas.2024.015
Abstract
Background: We report for the first time a case of penetrating injury to carotid artery by a stone piece during welding using hammer.
Materials and Methods: A 26, year old male labourer presented with a penetrating neck injury by a stone piece. As the patient was stable, NCCT neck was done which revealed a metallic foreign body obliterating the right carotid space. CT Angiography was also done to rule out any vascular injury. The patient underwent neck exploration during which foreign body was removed and right carotid artery repair was done with 4-0 prolene.
Result: The patient had no complications and showed no sequalae from this injury during follow up.
Conclusion: CT angiography should be done in all patients who are stable to rule out injury to great vessels before neck exploration.
Keywords: Neck trauma, Penetrating, Foreign body, Carotid, CT Angiography
How to cite : Prasad R, Mukherjee D, Prasad S, Ghosh S, Penetrating neck trauma” - Enigma to surgeons: A case report with review of literature. J Otorhinolaryngol Allied Sci 2024;7(3):60-63
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