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Rohitha A Moudgal1, Ameneh Zare-Shahabadi1, Ashkan Mowla2
1Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
World Neurosurgery
|June 27, 2020
Summary
The Medtronic Micro Vascular Plug (MVP) system effectively treated acute orofacial bleeding in cancer and trauma patients. This transarterial embolic treatment achieved successful hemostasis in emergent cases.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Vascular Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Acute orofacial hemorrhages pose significant clinical challenges, particularly in patients with cancer or trauma.
- Emergent hemostasis is critical for managing life-threatening bleeding in the orofacial region.
Observation:
- A case series detailed the application of the Medtronic Micro Vascular Plug (MVP) system for acute orofacial bleeding.
- Two patients, one with trauma and one with oropharyngeal cancer, experienced life-threatening hemorrhages.
- Treatment involved a combination of the MVP system and embolic coils.
Findings:
- Successful hemostasis was achieved in both emergent cases.
- Immediate postprocedural imaging confirmed the effectiveness of the intervention.
- The MVP system demonstrated utility as a transarterial embolic device.
Implications:
- The MVP system represents a valuable option for rapid and effective hemostasis in acute orofacial bleeding.
- This approach may improve outcomes for patients with severe bleeding due to cancer or trauma.
- Further research into endovascular techniques for orofacial hemorrhage is warranted.
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