S15: Injury of blood vessels at neck level

S15.7: Injury of multiple blood vessels at neck level

Several blood vessels run through the neck. There are blood vessels for the neck, spine and spinal cord, and head.

When a blood vessel is damaged, there is usually bleeding. If the bleeding is heavy, blood may collect in the tissue. There may then be some pain. When there is bleeding below the skin, a bruise sometimes forms.