PMID: 11338644May 8, 2001Paper

Lingual artery embolization for severe and uncontrollable postoperative tonsillar bleeding

Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
E I LevyA M Cahill

Abstract

We performed emergent angiography of the external carotid artery to evaluate a patient who experienced uncontrollable oropharyngeal bleeding 3 days following an adenotonsillectomy. Angiography demonstrated a left lingual artery disruption and hemorrhage. We then performed a coil embolization of the left lingual artery, which immediately halted the hemorrhage. We conclude that coil embolization is a rapid and effective strategy for the management of massive, uncontrollable postoperative tonsillar bleeding.

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