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[Preoperative embolization for extensive facial hemangiomas].

D Karakasis1, N Lazaridis, J Dimitrakopoulos

  • 1Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferkrankheiten Thessaloniki.

Deutsche Zeitschrift Fur Mund-, Kiefer- Und Gesichts-Chirurgie
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Arterial embolization effectively treats extensive facial hemangiomas by blocking blood flow to the lesion. This therapeutic technique offers new possibilities for maxillofacial hemangioma treatment, aiding surgical approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Extensive hemangiomas in the maxillofacial region pose significant treatment challenges.
  • Surgical resection can be complex and carry risks due to high vascularity.

Observation:

  • A case of extensive lower facial hemangioma is presented.
  • The study illustrates the application of arterial embolization.

Findings:

  • Arterial embolization involves introducing thrombus-inducing material into a blood vessel to occlude it.
  • This procedure successfully reduces blood flow to the hemangioma lesion.

Implications:

  • Therapeutic arterial embolization is a promising technique for extensive facial hemangiomas.

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  • It can serve as definitive therapy or a pretreatment to facilitate safer surgery.
  • This approach expands treatment options for maxillofacial vascular anomalies.