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Epistaxis.

Thomas O Gifford¹, Richard R Orlandi

¹Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, 50 North Medical Drive, 3C120, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

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Summary

Epistaxis, or nosebleeds, affect 60% of people. This review covers causes, nasal anatomy, and effective treatments for nosebleeds, from simple packing to surgical interventions.

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Vascular Anatomy
Medical Treatments

Background:

Epistaxis (nosebleeds) is a prevalent condition with a 60% lifetime incidence.
Nosebleeds vary significantly in severity, from minor to life-threatening hemorrhages.
Recurrent or severe epistaxis necessitates investigation for underlying conditions like bleeding disorders or neoplasia.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of epistaxis.
To detail nasal vascular anatomy and common etiologies of nosebleeds.
To discuss current and advanced treatment modalities for managing nasal bleeding.

Main Methods:

Literature review of epistaxis management.
Analysis of nasal vascular supply and common bleeding sources.

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Evaluation of various treatment strategies, including conservative and interventional approaches.

Main Results:

Effective treatments for epistaxis are numerous, often requiring multimodal approaches.
Otolaryngologists must be adept at managing severe or refractory bleeding.
Biomaterials and minimally invasive surgical techniques offer advanced options for epistaxis control.

Conclusions:

Understanding nasal vascular anatomy is crucial for effective epistaxis management.
A range of treatments, from medications to surgical interventions, are available for nosebleeds.
This review synthesizes current knowledge on epistaxis causes and treatments for otolaryngologists.