Irish journal of medical science
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The purpose of this study was to review indications, source of haemorrhage, method of embolisation and clinical outcome in patients referred to Interventional Radiology for the emergency management of acute arterial haemorrhage. ⋯ Emergency arterial embolisation is a potentially life-saving treatment. Although it is technically challenging, indications are becoming increasingly varied and outcomes are more successful because of the availability of microcatheters and effective embolisation materials.
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Comparative Study
Free tissue transfer versus pedicled flap reconstruction of head and neck malignancy defects.
With the advent of microsurgery the pedicled flap is considered by many to be an outdated surgical option. ⋯ Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap remains an enduring and safe flap; however, the RFFF has markedly improved speech performance over the PMMF.