Facial angiology – boon or bane?

Abstract

It is an established fact that unlike the rest of our body, only the brain enjoys the extensive multiplicity of vascular supply and anastamosis seen in our face. Branches from Internal & External Carotid artery systems, collateral non-valved venous drainage with emissary and anastomotic veins & venous plexuses, and a dense capillary bed capable of producing a blush or a blanch in an instant the above functions are important aspects of this phenomenon. This poster demonstrates how this proves to be a huge helping hand in the outcome of maxillo-facial treatment, though also leading to virtually uncontrollable blood-bath in trauma and surgery.