| Hard palate necrosis after bilateral internal maxillary artery embolization for epistaxis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17667134 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Superselective embolization is an effective method of treating epistaxis that is refractory to conservative treatment. Soft tissue necrosis is a rare complication owing to the extensive collateral blood supply of the head and neck. We describe the case of a patient who developed unilateral necrosis of the mucosa overlying the hard palate after undergoing bilateral internal maxillary artery embolization. The presence of a nasopharyngeal balloon and bilateral nasal packs for 2 days after embolization may have compressed collateral vessels in the soft palate and nose and contributed to this complication. Packing should be removed as soon as possible after embolization. |
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Authors:
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Joel Guss; Marc A Cohen; Natasha Mirza |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Laryngoscope Volume: 117 ISSN: 0023-852X ISO Abbreviation: Laryngoscope Publication Date: 2007 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-24 Completed Date: 2007-12-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8607378 Medline TA: Laryngoscope Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1683-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. joel.guss@uphs.upenn.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Embolization, Therapeutic
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methods* Epistaxis / physiopathology, therapy* Humans Male Maxillary Artery / physiopathology* Middle Aged Necrosis Palate, Hard / pathology* |
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