ABSTRACT
砄bjective: To study the complications of interventional therapy in maxillofacial region. Methods : Retrospective analysis was conducted in 73 cases(96 times) treated with interventional therapy in maxillofacial region. Intraarterial angiography, drug infusion and embolization were conducted in 71 cases of maxillofacial tumor and 2 cases of injury by Seldinger method. Results: Complications with clinical significance occurred were observed in 6 cases (6.2%): allergic reaction to angiographic agent in 2 cases, necrosis of skin in 1, local pain in 1, facial paralysis in 1 and death because of brain damage in 1. 5 cases were cured. Conclusion: The most serious complication in maxillofacial interventional therapy is nerve injury, which may result in death . Certain measures should taken to prevent or reduce the reaction.