Endovascular Stenting for the Treatment of an Initially Asymptomatic Patient with Traumatic Carotid Artery Dissection

Abstract

Carotid dissection is a rare lesion after head injury and is often known to occur in the case of direct neck trauma. Although most of the carotid artery dissection occurs spontaneously, approximately 4% is associated with severe trauma [1]. For example, major blunt trauma resulting from high-speed motor vehicle accidents [2]. Clinical presentation encompasses a wide range of symptoms, often leading to a delay in diagnosis. Asymptomatic carotid artery injury may not be easily detected during clinical evaluation of head and neck trauma [3,4].