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Total ophthalmoplegia after internal maxillary artery ligation
Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|October 1, 1985
Summary
Internal maxillary artery ligation can cause total ophthalmoplegia, a severe complication. Surgeons must consider this risk before ligation for posterior epistaxis.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Posterior epistaxis is a common clinical problem.
- Transantral surgery provides access to the pterygopalatine space.
- Internal maxillary artery ligation is a treatment option for severe epistaxis.