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(S15.3) Injury of internal jugular vein
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12 978 in individuals diagnosis injury of internal jugular vein confirmed
Diagnosis injury of internal jugular vein is diagnosed Men are 52.30% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis injury of internal jugular vein
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis injury of internal jugular vein
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease injury of internal jugular vein - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 35-39
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 15-64, 70-74, 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 65-69, 75-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-34, 60-69, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 35-59, 70-79
Disease Features injury of internal jugular vein
Absence or low individual and public risk
Injury of internal jugular vein - what does this mean
Injury of the internal jugular vein occurs when the vein is damaged due to blunt or penetrating trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident or a gunshot wound. the injury can lead to severe bleeding, swelling, and other complications.
What happens during the disease - injury of internal jugular vein
Injury of the internal jugular vein is typically caused by trauma such as blunt force trauma or penetrating trauma. this trauma can cause the internal jugular vein to be damaged, leading to a disruption of blood flow. this can result in swelling, bruising, and pain in the area, as well as an increased risk of infection and other complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the neck area
- Doppler ultrasound of the neck
- Computerized tomography (CT) scan of the neck
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the neck
- Angiography of the neck
- Blood tests to check for infection
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce swelling and inflammation of the internal jugular vein.
- Administering antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.
- Prescribing anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling and inflammation.
- Applying ice packs to the affected area to reduce swelling.
- Administering local anesthetics to reduce pain.
- Prescribing anticoagulants to prevent clotting of the internal jugular vein.
- Performing a surgical procedure to repair the damaged internal jugular vein.
- Monitoring the patient's vital signs to ensure proper healing.
20 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Injury of internal jugular vein - Prevention
The prevention of injury to the internal jugular vein requires the use of appropriate protective equipment such as neck guards or helmets when engaging in contact sports or other activities where there is a risk of blunt force trauma to the neck. additionally, proper training and safety protocols should be implemented to reduce the risk of accidental injury.