What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze management methods for acute bleeding episodes in head and neck cancer patients.

February 23, 2026Indian Journal of OtologyOpen Access

Acute Carotid Blowout Syndrome in Patients with Head and Neck Malignancy: The Management Strategies

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ESElroy SaldanhaFather Muller Medical College Hospital AJAmar JainSri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences KPKelvin Peter PaisFather Muller Medical College Hospital

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Retrospective analysis reveals effective management strategies for acute bleeding in head and neck cancer patients, suggesting external carotid artery ligation as a safe intervention.

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To analyze management methods for acute bleeding episodes in head and neck cancer patients.
Retrospective analysis of 27 head and neck cancer patients with acute bleeding.
Emergency tracheostomy performed for all patients.
External and/or common carotid artery ligation based on the location of bleeding.
Patients treated with low-molecular-weight heparins.
Data collected for analysis post-treatment.
19 of 27 patients undergoing external carotid artery ligation had no significant morbidity.
Patients experienced smooth postoperative recovery after external carotid artery ligation.
5 out of 8 patients who underwent common carotid artery ligation had wound-related complications.
No patients developed neurological deficits post-treatment.

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Saldanha et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699beedd1c6c6bad539802a0 https://doi.org/10.4103/indianjotol.indianjotol_215_25

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Retrospective analysis reveals effective management strategies for acute bleeding in head and neck cancer patients, suggesting external carotid artery ligation as a safe intervention.

Acute Carotid Blowout Syndrome in Patients with Head and Neck Malignancy: The Management Strategies

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Acute Carotid Blowout Syndrome in Patients with Head and Neck Malignancy: The Management Strategies

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