The selective external carotid arterial embolization treatment of uncontrollable epistaxis
- VernacularTitle:选择性颈外动脉栓塞治疗鼻出血
- Author:
Qunli YAO
;
Yizhi LIU
;
Caifang NI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Epistaxis;
Embolization;
Angiography
- From:
Journal of Interventional Radiology
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the selective external carotid arterial embolization of uncontrollable epistaxis. Methods 27 procedures of super-selective external carotid arterial embolization were performed with absorbable gelfoam by using Seldinger's method in 26 cases with uncontrollable epistaxis. Results 27 procedures of super-selective intraaterial embolization of uncontrollable epistaxis were all successful without any serious complication. Conclusions Selective external carotid arterial embolization is safe, effective and successful in the treatment of severe epistaxis.
