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- Title
Applications of digital subtraction angiography in the management of penetrating injuries of the maxillofacial region: A case report.
- Authors
Fonseca, Vitor José; Chaves, Roberta Rayra Martins; Campos, Felipe Eduardo Baires; Lehman, Luiz Felipe; Moraes, Gustavo Meyer; Castro, Wagner Henriques
- Abstract
This report presents a clinical case of trauma due to assault with a knife, and describes the importance of using the correct imaging modality in cases of facial penetrating trauma involving the superficial and deep anatomical planes. Penetrating wounds in the maxillofacial region are rare and poorly reported, but can result in serious complications that are difficult to resolve and may compromise the patient's quality of life, especially when large blood vessels or other vital structures are involved. Thus, it is essential to determine the extent of the affected blood vessels and the proximity of the retained object to the anatomical structures. In this case, digital subtraction angiography was the imaging modality chosen. The use of appropriate imaging examinations allows a proper map of the surgical field, reducing the chances of vascular damage during the surgical procedure.
- Subjects
DIGITAL subtraction angiography; PENETRATING wounds; ANATOMICAL planes; ANGIOGRAPHY; ACCIDENTS; WOUNDS &; injuries
- Publication
Imaging Science in Dentistry, 2018, Vol 48, Issue 4, p295
- ISSN
2233-7822
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5624/isd.2018.48.4.295