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- Title
Endoscopic ligation of the sphenopalatine artery and the maxillary artery for the treatment of intractable posterior epistaxis.
- Authors
Seno, Satoshi; Arikata, Masahiko; Sakurai, Hironori; Owaki, Shigehiro; Fukui, Jun; Suzuki, Mikio; Shimizu, Takeshi
- Abstract
Intractable posterior epistaxis sometimes requires intensive treatment, such as surgery or embolization. Maxillary artery ligation has been widely used for the treatment of intractable posterior epistaxis. It is highly effective, but significant complications may occur, including an oroantral fistula and damage to the infraorbital nerve. Embolization is less invasive and can be performed in poor surgical candidates. However, it has more serious complications, such as facial nerve paralysis and hemiplegia. This investigation evaluates the effectiveness and complications of endoscopic ligation of the sphenopalatine or maxillary artery for the treatment of intractable posterior epistaxis.
- Publication
American journal of rhinology & allergy, 2009, Vol 23, Issue 2, p197
- ISSN
1945-8924
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2500/ajra.2009.23.3294