Table 2

Significant Neck Injuries

Site of injuryNo. of injuries
Vascular
 Carotid artery4
 Internal jugular vein4
 Vertebral artery2
 Descending aorta1
 Transverse cervical artery1
Neurologic
 Brachial plexus6
 Accessory nerve5
 Phrenic nerve1
 Recurrent nerve1
Aerodigestive tract
 Pharynx8
 Trachea5
 Larynx2
 Esophagus1
 Submandibular gland1
 Floor of mouth1
 Thoracic duct1