Epistaxis and catastrophic nasal bleeding

Epistaxis is the most common otolaryngologic emergency. Its severity may range from mild to life threatening. Management of acute epistaxis varies depending on its severity, etiology, and site of bleeding. Endoscopic control of epistaxis is considered a highly effective and cost-effective treatment....

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Published inOperative techniques in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 194 - 200
Main Author Al-Bar, Mohammad H., MD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.06.2014
Subjects
Anterior and Posterior Ethmoidal arteries
Carotid artery
Cavernous sinus
Epistaxis
Otolaryngology
Sphenopalatine artery
Surgery
Cavernous sinus
Epistaxis
Sphenopalatine artery
Carotid artery
Anterior and Posterior Ethmoidal arteries
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Summary:Epistaxis is the most common otolaryngologic emergency. Its severity may range from mild to life threatening. Management of acute epistaxis varies depending on its severity, etiology, and site of bleeding. Endoscopic control of epistaxis is considered a highly effective and cost-effective treatment. It is important for the surgeon to weigh the potential benefits and risks. Ligation and cauterization of the sphenopalatine artery and anterior and posterior ethmoidal arteries is discussed. A plan of action and control of catastrophic bleeding from the internal carotid artery or cavernous sinus are also discussed.
ISSN:1043-1810
1557-9395
DOI:10.1016/j.otot.2014.02.010