Multiple Pseudoaneurysms of the Brachiocephalic Artery Following Penetrating Arrow Injury in the Neck.
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2014
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Abstract
Arrow injury in the neck with subsequent pseudoaneurysm formation of the brachiocephalic artery is an
uncommon type of injury in our country. Initially it was a punctured wound in the neck which was simply
repaired. About 13 days after the initial injury patient came back to hospital with severe respiratory
distress and backache for which emergency tracheostomy was needed. This simple puncture wound
subsequently developed haematoma in the neck and two pseudoaneurysms at distal brachiocephalic artery.
CT angiogram was very helpful to confirm the diagnosis. Correct referral to tertiary hospital like National
Institute Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) ,prompt diagnosis, definitive treatment of the injury and
subsequent aggressive postoperative management saved the life of this young tailor.
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Arrow injury, Brachiocephalic artery, Pseudoaneurysm, Airway obstruction
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K S Islam, G M Mokbul, M A Quashem, S A M A Sabur , I Zulkarnine, A K Beg, W Z Bhuyan, Alom Z, Ahmed I, Idris M R, Hasan M K, chowdhury A R. Multiple Pseudoaneurysms of the Brachiocephalic Artery Following Penetrating Arrow Injury in the Neck. Cardiovascular Journal. 2014; 7(1): 58-62.