An uncommon complication of arterial embolization for treatment of epistaxis.
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چکیده
Although uncommon, patients should be advised that soft tissue necrosis may be a complication of arterial embolization used for treatment of epistaxis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical case reports
دوره 4 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016