The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : official organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society
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Review Case Reports
A 29-year old woman presenting with abdominal pain and vomiting.
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Bilateral carotid artery dissection following blunt trauma is a rare but potentially lethal injury if not diagnosed early and treated. ⋯ Carotid artery dissections should be screened for in patients with appropriate mechanism of injury. This case report details the successful management of a patient of bilateral carotid artery dissection and other major orthopedic injuries using aspirin.