Site of injury | No. of injuries |
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Vascular | |
Carotid artery | 4 |
Internal jugular vein | 4 |
Vertebral artery | 2 |
Descending aorta | 1 |
Transverse cervical artery | 1 |
Neurologic | |
Brachial plexus | 6 |
Accessory nerve | 5 |
Phrenic nerve | 1 |
Recurrent nerve | 1 |
Aerodigestive tract | |
Pharynx | 8 |
Trachea | 5 |
Larynx | 2 |
Esophagus | 1 |
Submandibular gland | 1 |
Floor of mouth | 1 |
Thoracic duct | 1 |