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Semin intervent Radiol 2003; 20(2): 125-140
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-43317
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Emergency Evaluation and Treatment of Injury to the Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Arteries

M. J. Bernadette Stallmeyer1 , Gregg H. Zoarski2 , Adam Gittleman3 , A. Orlando Ortiz3 , Abraham Obuchowski2
  • 1Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
  • 2Department of Radiology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
  • 3Department of Radiology, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, New York
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31 October 2003 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This article describes the evaluation and treatment of injuries to the carotid and vertebral arteries. The diagnosis of the injured vessels by clinical and imaging methods is described. A variety of treatments including the use of stents is given.

KEYWORDS

Trauma - vertebral artery - carotid artery

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