[Super-selective arteriography and embolization in severe epistaxis].
Super-selective arteriography technique is described. This examination enables the finest collaterals of the branches of the external carotid to be shown. Numerous anastomoses which explain the ineffectiveness of certain arterial ligatures used in epistaxis can be seen. Embolization has become an extremely common method for all facial malformations responsible for epistaxis and for O.-R.-L. tumours fed by the external carotid. Several cases are described which demonstrate that embolization in severe epistaxis is a speedy, elegant and permanent method.
D002342:Carotid Artery, External / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography
L'artériographie super-sélective (A.S.S.) et l'embolisation dans les épistaxis graves