A successful surgical repair of a gunshot injury to the left common carotid artery without neurological deficiency: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Penetrating neck trauma is serious and has a high fatality rate, especially in individuals who suffer injuries to the common carotid artery. The mortality rates for penetrating neck trauma are estimated to be 3%-6%. Accidents that cause a lot of blood to flow, like being stabbed, shot, or hurt in a car accident, can cause a person to lose a lot of blood quickly and in a short amount of time, which can be fatal if not treated right away.