Selective emergency arteriography in cases of penetrating maxillofacial trauma.
Selective emergency arteriography can be a most important diagnostic adjunct in the evaluation of suspected vascular injury sustained during penetrating maxillofacial trauma. Arteriography can provide essential information prior to operative exploration and treatment and may even obviate surgical exploration. Complications are rare, and contraindications are few.
D000328:Adult; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging