Blunt vertebral vascular injury in trauma patients: ATLS
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2017
Abstract
Blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) encompasses two distinct clinical entities: traumatic carotid artery injury (TCAI) and traumatic vertebral artery injury (TVAI). The latter is the focus of our review. These are potentially devastating injuries which pose a diagnostic challenge in the acute trauma setting. There is still debate regarding the optimal screening criteria, diagnostic imaging modality and treatment methods. In 2012 the American College of Surgeons proposed criteria for investigating patients with suspected TVAI and subsequent treatment methods, caveated with the statement that evidence is limited and still evolving. Here we review the historical evidence and recent literature relating to these recommendations.
Volume
3
Issue
2
First Page
217
Last Page
225
ISSN
2414-469X
Published In/Presented At
Shafafy, R., Suresh, S., Afolayan, J. O., Vaccaro, A. R., & Panchmatia, J. R. (2017). Blunt vertebral vascular injury in trauma patients: ATLS® recommendations and review of current evidence. Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong), 3(2), 217–225. https://doi.org/10.21037/jss.2017.05.10
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
28744503
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article