Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury Complications in Aging Adults: A National Trauma Database Study

Blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) is defined as a nonpenetrating injury to the carotid or vertebral arteries which can be highly morbid. Because BCVI is rare, most studies have been devoted to triaging trauma patients for BCVI identification, with little data available regarding the complications these patients experience after initial evaluation. Here, we analyze the association of complications during admission for BCVI patients.
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Acute Care Surgery Source Type: research