Oronasal fistula--a possible complication of preoperative embolization in the management of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma.
Oronasal fistula, a possible complication of pre-operative embolization in the management of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, is presented and discussed. In spite of this possible complication the embolization procedure is justified because of the tremendous reduction of blood loss during the operation.
D000293:Adolescent; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011300:Preoperative Care