title: Pseudoaneurysm of internal maxillary artery--an untold complication following distraction osteogenesis--a case report.
abstract: Pseudoaneurysm of the internal maxillary artery is very rare and only a handful of cases have been reported in the literature thus far and none after placement of a prosthetic condyle and a distraction device. This case report highlights the need for early diagnosis, appropriate steps in management, and a multidisciplinary approach in a tertiary care center in treating this life-threatening condition and proper treatment planning to prevent this condition.
authors: Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Medical Center, Chennai, India.
authors: Deepak Abraham
authors: DA
authors: Pandyan
authors: Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Medical Center, Chennai, India. Electronic address: pearlcid@hotmail.com.
authors: Pearlcid
authors: P
authors: Siroraj
authors: Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Medical Center, Chennai, India.
authors: Nandakumar
authors: Professor, Department of General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical Center, Chennai, India.
authors: C D
authors: CD
authors: Narayanan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D063168:Mandibular Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008438:Maxillary Artery / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000009:adverse effects*