Ung F, Lazor JB, Montgomery WW. Cervical Thorotrast granuloma: a review of the literature and a new treatment modality.
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 1998;
107:708-12. [PMID:
9716875 DOI:
10.1177/000348949810700814]
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Abstract
Extravasation of thorium dioxide after transcervical carotid angiography has resulted in persistent open draining neck wounds. These difficult problems have remained a challenge for the treating head and neck surgeon. Neck dissection has been the mainstay of treatment in the past; however, this has been fraught with complications. The application of doxycycline sclerosis is described in the successful resolution of a large thorotrast granulomatous neck wound. A review of the literature and the management options of Thorotrast granulomas are discussed.
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