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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Main Authors: Vincent Varley, Matthew Claydon, Jarryd Solomon, Anastasia Dean, Thomas Lovelock, Mark C. Fitzgerald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:Trauma Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644020301023