Novel use of a Sengstaken–Blakemore tube during a neck exploration of a carotid injury: A case report

Abstract Penetrating neck trauma can injure the major blood vessels, airway, gastrointestinal system, and neurological system. We present a case where a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube was emergently placed during surgical exploration of a stab wound to the neck to tamponade bleeding until surgical contro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Injury 2016-09, Vol.47 (9), p.2048-2050
Hauptverfasser:	Bensley, Rodney P, Mohr, Alicia M, Huber, Thomas S, Sappenfield, Joshua W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Balloon Occlusion - instrumentation Bleeding Carotid Artery Injuries - pathology Carotid Artery Injuries - surgery Carotid injury Hemostasis, Endoscopic - instrumentation Humans Male Neck Injuries - complications Neck Injuries - pathology Neck Injuries - surgery Neck trauma Oropharynx Orthopedics Prisoners Recovery of Function Sengstaken–Blakemore tube Treatment Outcome Wounds, Stab - complications Wounds, Stab - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Penetrating neck trauma can injure the major blood vessels, airway, gastrointestinal system, and neurological system. We present a case where a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube was emergently placed during surgical exploration of a stab wound to the neck to tamponade bleeding until surgical control was obtained and the vascular injuries were managed.
ISSN:	0020-1383 1879-0267
DOI:	10.1016/j.injury.2016.03.008