Facial nerve paralysis following embolization for severe epistaxis: Case report and review of the literature

Facial nerve paralysis following embolization for severe epistaxis: Case report and review of the literature

Embolization to treat intractable epistaxis is becoming increasingly popular. Twelve cases of facial nerve paralysis after embolization of branches of the external carotid artery have been reported. In this paper, a new case is reported. In epistaxis. embolization should be reserved for patients wit...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1986-02, Vol.100 (2), p.207-210
Hauptverfasser: de Vries, N., Versluis, R. J. J., Valk, J., Snow, G. B.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Embolization to treat intractable epistaxis is becoming increasingly popular. Twelve cases of facial nerve paralysis after embolization of branches of the external carotid artery have been reported. In this paper, a new case is reported. In epistaxis. embolization should be reserved for patients with contraindications to ligation or in emergency procedures.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100098996