Intra-operative Hemorrhage from the Maxillary Artery－A Case Report
Journal
中華民國整形外科醫學會雜誌
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
3
Pages
207-210
Date Issued
2000
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Abstract
Hemorrhage from the maxillary artery can be a serious problem in maxillo-facial injuries. It is also a serious intra-operative problem because it not only interferes with continuation of the operation but also endangers the patient's life. It is of utmost urgency to control the bleeding as effectively as possible. The literature related to the control of such hemorrhage is reviewed and a case is presented where a severe intraoperative hemorrhage from the maxillary artery was controlled by ligation of the external carotid artery. No post-operative complication was noted in our case. On the basis of the experimental findings, clinical experience, and the reported complications of selective embolization, the external carotid artery ligation procedure is simple, effective and free of serious complications.
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journal article