False aneurysm complicating orthognathic surgery

A case of a pseudoaneurysm secondary to bleeding which occurred during an intraoral vertical osteotomy of the mandible is presented. The bleeding was thought to be controlled by packing, but ultimately a pseudoaneurysm formed. Arteriography was used to diagnose the lesion and embolization to treat i...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 1987, Vol.45 (1), p.57-59
Hauptverfasser:	Clark, Richard, Lew, Daniel, Giyanani, Vishan L., Gerlock, Amil
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Aneurysm - etiology Biological and medical sciences Dentistry Facial bones, jaws, teeth, parodontium: diseases, semeiology Humans Male Mandible - blood supply Mandible - surgery Medical sciences Osteotomy - adverse effects Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Prognathism - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of a pseudoaneurysm secondary to bleeding which occurred during an intraoral vertical osteotomy of the mandible is presented. The bleeding was thought to be controlled by packing, but ultimately a pseudoaneurysm formed. Arteriography was used to diagnose the lesion and embolization to treat it. Duplex ultrasound played a complimentary role in the diagnosis, and in monitoring the therapeutic course.
ISSN:	0278-2391 1531-5053
DOI:	10.1016/0278-2391(87)90087-5