Stab wound of the cervical spinal cord and ipsilateral vertebral artery injury

Stab wound of the cervical spinal cord with ipsilateral vertebral artery injury is rare. We report a case of a penetrating injury by scissors to the cervical spinal cord and right vertebral artery. The management is discussed and literature reviewed.

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Published in:British journal of neurosurgery 2004-10, Vol.18 (5), p.545-547
Main Authors: Karada, Ö, Gürelik, M, Berkan, Ö, Kars, HZ
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents, Home
Biological and medical sciences
Cervical Vertebrae
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Injuries
Medical sciences
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Penetrating wound
Radiography
Spinal cord
Spinal Cord Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Cord Injuries - etiology
Spinal Cord Injuries - surgery
spinal cord injury
stab wound
Surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Vertebral Artery - diagnostic imaging
Vertebral Artery - injuries
vertebral artery injury
Wounds, Stab - diagnostic imaging
Wounds, Stab - etiology
Wounds, Stab - surgery
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Summary:Stab wound of the cervical spinal cord with ipsilateral vertebral artery injury is rare. We report a case of a penetrating injury by scissors to the cervical spinal cord and right vertebral artery. The management is discussed and literature reviewed.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.1080/02688690400012590