Life-threatening epistaxis complicating extended maxillotomy for chordoma

Authors
Walsh, DC Casey, ATH Crockard, HA
Citation
Dc. Walsh et al., Life-threatening epistaxis complicating extended maxillotomy for chordoma, SKULL BAS S, 10(3), 2000, pp. 153-154
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
SKULL BASE SURGERY
ISSN journal
10521453 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
153 - 154
Database
ISI
SICI code
1052-1453(2000)10:3<153:LECEMF>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Postoperative hemorrhagic complications of the ''open-door" maxillotomy app roach to the skull base and clivus are uncommon. We report a case of maxill ary artery pseudoaneurysm and discuss the management of this condition.