Sphenopalatine-sphenopalatine anastomosis: a unique cause of intractable epistaxis, safely treated with microcatheter embolization: a case report [PDF]
Epistaxis is the most common emergency presenting to the ENT surgeon. Here we present a case of epistaxis arising from the sphenopalatine artery in a patient who had previously had the ipsilateral external carotid artery ligated due to previous epistaxis.
Kamani Tawakir+4 more
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Epistaxis etiology and treatment [PDF]
Epistaxis occurs in approximately 60% of the general population. Every tenth person requires treatment in a hospital setting. Epistaxis occurs in all age groups, reaching its peak in children around 10 years of age and in adults around 80 years of age ...
Marcin Kożuchowski, Monika Prylińska
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Management of Severe Epistaxis during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]
Background. Epistaxis is a common problem during pregnancy. Few cases of severe epistaxis, not associated with nasal lesions or clotting disorders, were described in the literature.
Maria Grazia Piccioni+6 more
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Frequency and severity of idiopathic epistaxis relative to time of day [PDF]
This study investigated the frequency of idiopathic epistaxis onset and its severity relative to the time of day. Idiopathic epistaxis was defined as epistaxis in the emergency department, with no epistaxis diagnosis in any hospital 12 months before ...
Juebo Yu, Shiyi Wang, Zhenghua Zhong
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Examining seasonal variation in epistaxis in a maritime climate
Background Epistaxis is a common reason patients present to the emergency department. There is significant variation in climate across Canada. Our study aimed to determine if epistaxis is related to season, temperature and humidity in a Maritime climate.
Ben McMullin+3 more
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An international survey on the pragmatic management of epistaxis [PDF]
Epistaxis is one of the most common ear, nose and throat emergencies. The management of epistaxis has evolved significantly in recent years, including the use of nasal cautery and packs.
Agius A.+90 more
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Outpatient management of pediatric epistaxis: A cost analysis and clinical model [PDF]
Objective(s) Pediatric epistaxis is a common, often non‐operative condition encountered by Otolaryngologists. The present study seeks to (1) describe our outcomes of epistaxis management, (2) estimate the associated healthcare burden, and (3) propose a ...
Joshua A. Lee+7 more
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Factors Associated with Recurrent Emergency Department Visits for Epistaxis in Adults, Cross Sectional Study in Two Tertiary Care Hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Mohammed Alghofili,1 Bader Alwhaibi,2 Abdullah Mohammed Alassaf,2 Omar Wahaf Aldhasee,3 Nawfal Aljerian,3 Nawaf Alsubaie,4 Ahmed Alhussien,4 Saad Alsaleh4 1Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2College of ...
Alghofili M+7 more
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The Impact of Traditional Anticoagulants, Novel Anticoagulants, and Antiplatelets on Epistaxis
Anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications (ACAP) are known to be associated with an increased risk for epistaxis. There are conflicting results regarding the impact of Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOAC) on epistaxis and its severity.
D. Yaniv+4 more
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Epistaxis first-aid management: a needs assessment among healthcare providers
Purpose To perform a needs assessment of epistaxis first-aid measures practiced by family physicians and Emergency Department (ED) staff in London, Ontario, Canada.
L. Sowerby+3 more
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