The dangers of kite flying: pseudoaneurysm of the facial artery following blunt trauma

Abstract

Although a traumatic pseudoaneurysm is a rare occurrence in the facial region, the inclusion of this lesion in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue lesions caused by blunt trauma is important if the serious consequences of haemorrhage or thromboembolic disease are to be avoided. Prompt access to radiological imaging, and multi-disciplinary team input, are essential for effective diagnosis and management.

Life threatening cut throat injury due to kite string

“…A rare complication due to kite string injury is development of pseudoaneurysm of the injured vessel. 8 Management of neck injuries should begin in the Emergency department. If there is respiratory distress or profuse hemorrhage, resuscitation should be immediately done to secure the airway with intubation or tracheostomy and stop the haemorrhage.…”

Cervical laceration courtesy, the unbreakable kite string: case report

“…10 A rare complication due to kite string injury is development of pseudo aneurysm of the injured vessel. 11 Radiograph chest is vital to assess associated injuries, shift or compression of trachea, laryngeal or pharyngoesophageal injury, vascular injuries or subcutaneous emphysema. 10,12 In our patient there was injury in zone II of the neck (Figure 7).…”

Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatment of Vascular Skull Base Trauma

“…1 shows management of a traumatic middle meningeal artery pseudoaneurysm with coil embolization. Traumatic aneurysms may also arise from other branches of the external carotid artery such as the facial artery 28 or the superficial temporal artery. 29…”