Unusual origin of the ansa cervicalis observed during carotid endarterectomy.

The surgical approach of the carotid artery for carotid endarterectomy demands knowledge of normal anatomy and anatomic variation. During carotid endarterectomy, a rare anatomic variant of the origin of the upper root of the ansa cervicalis was found. Contrary to commonly found anatomy, no upper root of the ansa cervicalis originating from the hypoglossal nerve was found.

An emergency medicine approach to violence throughout the life cycle. SAEM Public Health and Education Committee.

This document by the SAEM Public Health and Education Committee outlines the public health impact of interpersonal violence as it pertains to acute emergency care. This paper provides an overview of violence through the life cycle (i.e.

Evaluation of operative treatment of 193 ankle fractures.

During the period 1974 to 1980, 260 displaced ankle fractures were treated by open reduction and rigid fixation. The results of this treatment were evaluated in 193 patients as excellent 50%, good 38% and poor 12%. The Danis-Weber classification, operative treatment, complications and results are discussed.