Maxillary Artery Embolization in Patient with Penetrating Trauma to Face: Case Report

Author(s): Vinicius Menin Brandi, Carolina Ferreira Iglesias, Paulo Cesar Espada

Some cases of penetrating trauma to the face can result in asymptomatic injuries, especially vascular trauma. This paper reports the case of a young patient with penetrating facial trauma and a vascular injury diagnosed using an imaging exam. Endovascular treatment was performed involving embolization of the left maxillary artery.

Maxillary Artery, External Causes, Embolization, Injuries and Lesions, Facial Trauma

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