Embolization of hemorrhage caused by carcinoma of the pharynx.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1981
Abstract
A patient with severe bleeding due to carcinoma of the pharynx, uncontrollable by surgical intervention, was successfully treated by bilateral transcatheter embolization of the external carotid arteries using gel-foam. Although these lesions may appear hypovascular angiographically, this does not preclude embolization as a valuable therapeutic technique. Our experience with this patient indicates that transcatheter embolization is an especially appropriate approach to controlling bleeding in patients with extensive malignant disease when no other therapy is available.
Volume
3
Issue
3
First Page
202
Last Page
203
ISSN
0148-6403
Published In/Presented At
Griska, L. B., Aghamohamadi, A. M., Marlowe, F. I., & Gonzales, C. F. (1981). Embolization of hemorrhage caused by carcinoma of the pharynx. Head & neck surgery, 3(3), 202–203. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.2890030306
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
7461978
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article