Poster Presentation ANZTS Trauma 2024 Conference

Superficial temporal artery aneurysm following blunt force trauma: A case review. (21545)

Thomas McHugh 1 , Gabrielle Kinzett-Carran 1 , Roberto Sthory 1
  1. Tairawhiti District Hospital, Gisborne, GISBORNE, New Zealand

Case review of young male admitted under our service with superficial temporal artery aneurysm following blunt force trauma who underwent surgical ligation of the aneurysm. Summarised case including clinical and radiological findings along with clinical photography pre-operative and post operatively. Review of relevant literature and discussion regarding importance of early identification and intervention to prevent further complications of the aneurysm.

 

 

 

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