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Traumatic aneurysm of the occipital artery secondary to paintball injury

Part of Pediatric Cerebrovascular Disease 3 items

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Francesco T. Mangano

Paintball is an "extreme sport" that has been steadily growing in popularity since the early 1980s. Although this activity is considered recreational, there are a number of inherent dangers associated. Most notably, the number of head and neck injuries due to paintball participation has been increasing in recent years. In this paper we present the first reported case of occipital artery traumatic pseudoaneurysm resulting from a paintball accident. The presentation, diagnosis and intraoperative findings are detailed. A discussion including a review of the literature is also presented. The authors recommend a re-evaluation of guidelines within the paintball sporting industry, including improvements in protective equipment.

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Article · Oct 2008 · 1 min read

In brief

First reported case of occipital artery pseudoaneurysm caused by paintball impact. Details clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and surgical management of this rare vascular injury, highlighting the need for improved protective equipment standards in recreational paintball activities.

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Francesco T. Mangano

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Paintball has been steadily growing in popularity since the early 1980s.
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The number of head and neck injuries due to paintball participation has been increasing in recent years.
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This is the first reported case of occipital artery traumatic pseudoaneurysm resulting from a paintball accident.
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A re-evaluation of guidelines within the paintball sporting industry is recommended, including improvements in protective equipment.
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