Abstract
Vascular and trauma surgeons have seen a marked increase in the incidence of traumatic injury of the ECCA. Making the diagnosis is straightforward, but requires a high index of suspicion. This patient's injury is from hyperextension/flexion trauma that occurred from repetitive rides on roller coasters.
MeSH terms
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Angiography
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Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
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Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / diagnosis*
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Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / drug therapy
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Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / etiology*
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Angiography
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Recreation*
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Whiplash Injuries / complications*
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Whiplash Injuries / diagnosis*
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Whiplash Injuries / drug therapy