Maxillary artery: Anatomical landmarks and relationship with the mandibular subcondyle


Orbay H., Kerem M., Unlu R. E., CÖMERT A., TÜCCAR E., Sensoz O.

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, cilt.120, sa.7, ss.1865-1870, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

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Background: The maxillary artery can be injured during procedures in the subcondylar portion of the mandible. Thorough knowledge of this region is mandatory to avoid accidental puncture of the maxillary artery, which can lead to profuse bleeding that is hard to control.