Stab wound of the cervical spinal cord and ipsilateral vertebral artery injury

Ö Karadağ Departments of Neurosurgery and Cardiovascular Surgery Cumhuriyet University Sivas Turkey

M Gürelik Departments of Neurosurgery and Cardiovascular Surgery Cumhuriyet University Sivas Turkey

Ö Berkan Faculty of Medicine Cumhuriyet University Sivas Turkey

HZ Kars Departments of Neurosurgery and Cardiovascular Surgery Cumhuriyet University Sivas Turkey

Abstract

Stab wound of the cervical spinal cord with ipsilateral vertebral artery injury is rare. We report a case of a penetrating injury by scissors to the cervical spinal cord and right vertebral artery. The management is discussed and literature reviewed.

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