Traumatic Carotid Pseudoaneurysm Post Gun Shot Wound to the Head/Neck

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms have many etiologies that include blunt or penetrating trauma, iatrogenically during vascular procedures or dehiscence of a vascular graft. Pseudoaneurysms can be treated in a variety of ways and treatment decisions often depend on their size and location. In Iraq, a security guard was found to have a carotid pseudoaneurysm after sustaining a gun shot wound to the head and neck. The following discussion looks at causes, imaging modalities, and treatment options for pseudoaneurysms with additional focus on carotid pseuodaneurysms and the use of endovascular therapy in the deployed setting.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA528565

Entities

People

  • Erik A. Abrames
  • Les Roger Folio
  • Stephen R. Chen
  • Wilmer Jones

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aneurysm
  • Arteries
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Health Services
  • Military Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Three Dimensional
  • Vascular Diseases
  • Vascular System Injuries
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.