Vascular embolization as an adjunct to surgical removal of percutaneously inserted foreign bodies in the pharynx to avoid the risk of massive bleeding: a case report - Takeaways - MDSpire

Vascular embolization as an adjunct to surgical removal of percutaneously inserted foreign bodies in the pharynx to avoid the risk of massive bleeding: a case report

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  • Huaizhuang Cai

  • Jingqin Cao

  • Qian Wang

  • May 21, 2026

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    Percutaneous penetrating foreign bodies in the parapharyngeal space can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage due to arterial injury.

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    A 32-year-old man presented with recurrent hematemesis after a bamboo chopstick injury, diagnosed with a foreign body in the parapharyngeal space.

  • 3

    Preoperative endovascular embolization of the maxillary artery was performed to reduce intraoperative bleeding risk during surgical removal.

  • 4

    The foreign body was successfully extracted with minimal blood loss, and the patient recovered without complications.

  • 5

    This case highlights the potential benefits of combining vascular embolization with surgery for managing penetrating pharyngeal foreign bodies.

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Vascular embolization as an adjunct to surgical removal of percutaneously inserted foreign bodies in the pharynx to avoid the risk of massive bleeding: a case report

  • by Huaizhuang Cai, Jingqin Cao, Qian Wang

  • May 21, 2026

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