Transcatheter supperselective internal maxillary artery and facial artery embolization for treatment of intractable epistaxis
- VernacularTitle:经导管颌内动脉、面动脉栓塞治疗顽固性鼻出血
- Author:
Xuesong WANG
;
Dongqing LIAO
;
Yanjiang DONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nasal bleeding;
Interventional therapy;
Digital subtraction angiography;
Arterial embolism
- From:
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy
2009;6(6):527-529
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the clinical effects,complications and cautions for transcatheter supperselective internal maxillary artery and facial artery embolization for treatment of intractable epistaxis.Methods Eight patients with intractable epistaxis underwent transcatheter supperselective internal maxillary artery and facial artery embolization.Results Immediate hemostasis was obtained in all patients,while varying degrees of headache were observed,but no serious complications occurred.Conclusion Transcatheter supperselective internal maxillary artery and facial artery embolization is a safe,effective method for the treatment of intractable epistaxis.
