Abstract
Penetrating injuries of the neck were always considered difficult to manage, mostly because of a dense concentration of vital structures contained in a very small body area. Many of these structures are difficult to examine and technically challenging to expose. The controversy between initial surgical management and a selective conservative approach still exists. This chapter discusses the initial evaluation of penetrating neck injuries and its historical evolution, aiming to offer guidelines in the management of specific complex injuries.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Trauma Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1: Trauma Management, Trauma Critical Care, Orthopaedic Trauma and Neuro-Trauma |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag Milan |
Pages | 149-164 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9788847054035 |
ISBN (Print) | 9788847054028 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Medicine(all)