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Case #5 -
A 21 year old stabbed in the L anterior neck

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
6.) If the injury were at the base of the neck (Zone I) and she were stable, how would you evaluate her?

So a precise evaluation is needed. A CT angiogram is indicated. If positive or if symptoms are present, further studies may be needed to plan surgery.  
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