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Complete recovery following atlantoaxial fracture-dislocation with bilateral carotid and vertebral artery injury

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Pages 92-94 | Received 10 Jun 2008, Accepted 15 Jul 2008, Published online: 06 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

A patient sustained a flexion-distraction injury with atlantoaxial dislocation and traumatic dissection of the carotid and vertebral arteries bilaterally. Difficulties in management including fracture reduction and stabilization, avoidance of further vascular injury and preservation of neural function are discussed.

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