Pseudoaneurysm of the internal maxillary artery secondary to subcondylar fracture: case report and literature review

J Surg Case Rep. 2018 Apr 24;2018(4):rjy080. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjy080. eCollection 2018 Apr.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms are an uncommon complication of mandibular condylar-subcondylar fractures; however, if present, their recognition and management is mandatory to avoid life-threatening situations. The authors report a case of internal maxillary artery pseudoaneurysm rupture that occurred after an open reduction and internal fixation of a mandibular subcondylar fracture, along with a review of the literature.

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  • Case Reports