Abstract:Tracheostomy is a commonly performed procedure in the setting of head and neck cancer surgery, and generally performed with minimal morbidity and mortality. Iatrogenic injury to the brachiocephalic artery is an extremely rare event that can occur during the undertaking of a tracheostomy. Aberrant vascular anatomy can predispose to this catastrophic complication. Although not frequently encountered in clinical practice, vascular anomalies of the aortic arch branches can occur in up to 20% of the population. Thi… Show more
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