Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To provide an update on the ever-increasing role that embolisation plays in the practice of otolaryngology.
METHOD
A literature search was performed during November 2008. The Medline, Embase, PubMed and Cochrane databases were searched. This resulted in 285 papers relevant for review.
CONCLUSION
The role of embolisation has expanded greatly to include the management of refractory epistaxis, pre-operative preparation of vascular tumours, vascular injuries and as an adjunct in skull base surgery.

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Authors

Risley J, Mann K, Jones NS

Institution

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.

Source

The Journal of laryngology and otology 126:3 2012 Mar pg 228-35

MeSH

Angiofibroma
Carotid Artery Injuries
Carotid Body Tumor
Craniocerebral Trauma
Embolization, Therapeutic
Epistaxis
Hemorrhage
Humans
Ligation
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
Otolaryngology
Preoperative Care
Radiology, Interventional
Skull Base Neoplasms

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22172628