Embolization of branches of the ophthalmic artery for control of epistaxis: report of one case

Authors
Sedat, J Dib, M Odin, JC Pedulla, F Aboulker, C Santini, J
Citation
J. Sedat et al., Embolization of branches of the ophthalmic artery for control of epistaxis: report of one case, J RADIOLOG, 82(6), 2001, pp. 670-672
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JOURNAL DE RADIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
02210363 → ACNP
Volume
82
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
670 - 672
Database
ISI
SICI code
0221-0363(200106)82:6<670:EOBOTO>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Embolization of the internal maxillary artery is an accepted method for con trol of severe or recurrent posterior epistaxis. Such endovascular treatmen t may fail if the vascular supply to the bleeding vessels originates in bra nches of the ophthalmic artery. We report one case in which embolization of the ophthalmic artery was performed to control epistaxis. Distal catheteri sation at least beyond the second portion enables safe embolization.