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

oleh: Masoud Fallahi Motlagh

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2020-12-01

Deskripsi

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. Keywords: Maxillofacial surgery; Parapharyngeal packing; Foley catheter.