[Traumatic carotid artery thrombosis in the area of the base of the skull. 2 case reports].

Abstract

The authors describe two cases with a carotid thrombosis at the level of the skull base. The clinical course and the pathogenesis are discussed with reference to 15 similar cases in the literature. It is considered that a direct injury to the vessel wall is the cause of the carotid thrombosis. To assist in the diagnosis angiography should be undertaken as early as possible. A good collateral supply is the prerequisite for a favourable result.

• Authors: W I Steudel, M Schäfer, H Gräfin Vitzthum, H Grau
• Journal: Neurochirurgia (Neurochirurgia (Stuttg)) Vol. 24 Issue 3 Pg. 111-4 (May 1981) ISSN: 0028-3819 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Zur traumatischen Karotisthrombose im Bereich der Schädelbasis. Zwei Fallberichte.
• PMID: 7242768 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Accidents, Traffic
• Adult
• Carotid Artery Injuries
• Carotid Artery Thrombosis (diagnosis, etiology)
• Collateral Circulation
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged