Bass R M, Hurshman L F, Winkler L F
Arch Otolaryngol. 1978 Aug;104(8):471-3. doi: 10.1001/archotol.1978.00790080053015.
A 16-year-old boy ruptured his common carotid artery after ingestion of an open safety pin. This unusual occurrence is presented, along with a review of the literature and recommendations for proximal and distal ligation of the involved artery.