The use of foley catheter as a pharyngeal pack in maxillofacial surgery

Authors

  • Masoud Fallahi Motlagh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/jcr.v7i3.5286

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.

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2021-01-30

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