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Scapulothoracic dissociation and blunt vertebral vascular injury: case report / > Disociación escapulo-torácica y trauma cerrado de arteria vertebral: reporte de un caso
Vega Peña, Neil Valentin; Riveros Dueñas, Manuel; Riscanevo, Angie Carolina.
Affiliation
  • Vega Peña, Neil Valentin; Colsanitas. Clínica Reina Sofía. Department of General Surgery. Bogotá. CO
  • Riveros Dueñas, Manuel; Colsanitas. Clínica Reina Sofía. Department of General Surgery. Bogotá. CO
  • Riscanevo, Angie Carolina; Colsanitas. Clínica Reina Sofía. Department of General Surgery. Bogotá. CO
Colomb. med ; 51(3): e504386, July-Sept. 2020. tab, graf
Article in En | LILACS | ID: biblio-1142824
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Case Description A 24-year-old male suffers from a motor vehicle accident with penetrating neck trauma and concomitant closed left cervicothoracic trauma. Clinical

Findings:

High impact trauma causing hypovolemic shock, left zone I penetrating neck trauma, ischemia due to blunt trauma to the axillary vessels, and brachial plexus injury. Transection of the vertebral artery on angiotomography. Diagnosed with scapulothoracic dissociation and vertebral artery trauma. Treatment and

outcome:

Axillary arteriovenous reconstruction, fasciotomies, non-surgical approach of the vertebral artery trauma, and deferred treatment of the brachial plexus trauma were performed. Survival of the patient and his limb, with major neurologic sequelae Clinical Relevance The case presented here is an example of scapulothoracic dissociation with associated trauma to the vertebral artery, injuries that are uncommon and associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early recognition of the injuries and a multidisciplinary approach for this complex case by surgical board reviews at various levels within the course of care were key determinants in the patient's improved prognosis. This case report presents an analysis of the diagnostics, treatment, and course; considering in-hospital care and the decision-making process as determinants for the prognosis in a polytrauma patient.
RESUMEN
Resumen Descripción del caso Varón de 24 años que sufre accidente automovilístico con trauma penetrante de cuello y trauma cerrado cervico torácico izquierdo concomitante. Hallazgos clínicos Shock hipovolémico, trauma en zona I cuello izquierdo, isquemia por trauma cerrado de vasos axilares y lesión por trauma cerrado del plexo braquial; producto de trauma de alto impacto. Sección de arteria vertebral por angiotomografia. Se diagnostica disociación escapulo-torácica y trauma de arteria vertebral. Tratamiento y

resultado:

Reconstrucción vascular arterio-venosa axilar, fasciotomías y abordaje no operatorio del trauma de arteria vertebral, con manejo diferido del trauma del plexo braquial. Sobrevida del paciente y su extremidad, con secuelas neurológicas mayores. Relevancia clínica Es un caso de disociación escapulotorácica y lesión de arteria vertebral concomitante, siendo esta una asociación infrecuente y de alta morbi-mortalidad. El reconocimiento temprano de las lesiones y un abordaje multidisciplinario de este escenario de complejidad por medio de juntas quirúrgicas en varios niveles del proceso de atención, fueron determinantes para cambiar el pronóstico del paciente. Se presenta un análisis del diagnóstico, manejo y evolución; considerando el proceso de atención hospitalaria, toma consensuada de decisiones y el pronóstico en un paciente politraumatizado.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Vertebral Artery / Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Wounds, Penetrating / Neck Injuries / Shoulder Injuries Type of study: Prognostic_studies Limits: Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Colomb. med Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2020 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Country of publication: Colombia

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Vertebral Artery / Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Wounds, Penetrating / Neck Injuries / Shoulder Injuries Type of study: Prognostic_studies Limits: Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Colomb. med Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2020 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Country of publication: Colombia