The use of foley catheter as a pharyngeal pack in maxillofacial surgery
Keywords:
Maxillofacial surgery; Parapharyngeal packing; Foley catheter.
Abstract
Parapharyngeal packing during Maxillofacial surgery prevents passing blood and liquids into stomach. The use of cotton pack has some disadvantages like missing and retained pack at the end of surgery. Foley catheter is a good substitute for that.
