A 35-year-old male sustains an isolated stab wound to the left anterior triangle of the neck. There is no active external bleeding, but the wound is d...

Question

A 35-year-old male sustains an isolated stab wound to the left anterior triangle of the neck. There is no active external bleeding, but the wound is deep. He is haemodynamically stable with a GCS of 15. What specific delayed complication must be considered despite the patient appearing well?

Accepted Answer

Expanding haematoma, false aneurysm formation, or delayed carotid artery dissection - which can present hours to days after the initial injury with stroke or airway compromise

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No delayed complications occur from neck wounds if the patient is initially stable

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The wound will heal without complication if the patient is initially stable

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Infection is the only delayed complication

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Delayed tracheal perforation after 24 hours

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Delayed Neck Wound Complications

A 35-year-old male sustains an isolated stab wound to the left anterior triangle of the neck. There is no active external bleeding, but the wound is deep. He is haemodynamically stable with a GCS of 15. What specific delayed complication must be considered despite the patient appearing well?