Ratnasabapathy U, Purcell M, Bhattacharya JJ. Endovascular rescue of vertebro-basilar thrombosis in cervical spine injury.
Spinal Cord Ser Cases 2018;
4:101. [PMID:
30455985 DOI:
10.1038/s41394-018-0132-1]
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Abstract
Introduction
Vertebro-basilar thrombosis is often lethal. We report a post-traumatic case in which logistical issues were overcome to secure prompt endovascular intervention resulting in a favourable outcome.
Case presentation
We report this case to highlight (i) the need, across the United Kingdom, for rapid access to 24/7 neurointerventional services and (ii) the fact that vertebral artery injury during C-spine trauma, while not uncommon, can rarely have catastrophic complications.
Discussion
Vertebral artery injuries during C-spine trauma can rarely present as a neurovascular emergency requiring neurointerventional rescue. It is our opinion that patients with neurovascular emergencies merit 24/7 neurointerventional services, akin to those provided for acute coronary syndromes.
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