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Angular Artery Bleeding During DCR

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 Indications:

  • Angular artery may be injured during removal of frontal process of maxilla as part of a DCR

 

Highlights:

  • May be controlled with monopolar cautery, bipolar cautery, or bone wax

 

Keep in Mind:

  • Often requires no specific treatment as bleeding subsides after several minutes