Nasal endoscopy and localization of the bleeding source in epistaxis: last decade's revolution

Epistaxis remains one of the most common otolaryngology emergencies. Despite considerable interest in the subject, there is still no consensus on the most appropriate primary therapeutic modality. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bleeding source of acute or recurrent epistaxis in adults...

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Published inBrazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology Vol. 71; no. 2; pp. 146 - 148
Main Authors Almeida, Glauco Soares de, Diógenes, Camilo A., Pinheiro, Sebastião D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brazil Elsevier Editora Ltda 01.03.2005
Elsevier
Subjects
Adult
Aged
epistaxis
Epistaxis - diagnosis
Epistaxis - surgery
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
nasal bleeding
Nasal Cavity
Original
Prospective Studies
treatment
Video-Assisted Surgery - methods
Video-Assisted Surgery - trends
nasal bleeding
treatment
epistaxis
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Summary:Epistaxis remains one of the most common otolaryngology emergencies. Despite considerable interest in the subject, there is still no consensus on the most appropriate primary therapeutic modality. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bleeding source of acute or recurrent epistaxis in adults. Clinical prospective. Thirty adults patients with acute or recurrent epistaxis were evaluated through the use of frontal light and endoscope for identification of the bleeding source in the nasal cavity. Use of the nasal endoscope allowed diagnosis of the bleeding site in all patients. A careful examination of the posterior nasal cavity allows identification of the bleeding source in most patients and should be a routine procedure.
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ISSN:1808-8694
1808-8686
DOI:10.1016/S1808-8694(15)31302-1