Value of pre-operative embolization in surgery for nasopharyngeal angiofibroma

Topi M. J. Siniluoto, Jukka P. Luotonen, Tapani A. Tikkakoski, Aaro S. S. Leinonen, Kalevi E. Jokinen
1993 Journal of Laryngology and Otology  
This article presents comparative analysis of the results of the use of Lagoden in 12 patients with group of patients without receiving Lagoden in nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (NA) who admitted to the department of head and neck surgery. Aim of research -to evaluate efficacy of hemostatic effect of Lagoden in the nasopharyngesl angiofibroma. Materials and methods of research -we studied efficacy of agent Lagoden in 12 patients with NA treated during period 2011-2014. For comparison and control
more » ... ere was used retrospective analysis of the data from 13 patients with NA admitted for period 2008-2011 with traditional methods of stopping of postoperative hemorrhage without use of Lagoden. Conclusions -on the basis of results obtained it may be concluded that Lagoden has evidently confirmed indication for use in juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma in the otorhinolaryngological practice.
doi:10.1017/s002221510012359x fatcat:xd7ze6a7znhfvcgktyyc2yuxnq