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[Epistaxis].

Eva Rye Rasmussen¹, Per Leganger Larsen, Helge Arndal

¹Øre-næse-hals Afdeling, Hillerød Hospital, Dyrehavevej 29, 3400 Hillerød, Denmark. eva.rye.rasmussen@dadlnet.dk

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Epistaxis, or nosebleeds, can be difficult to manage. For severe cases, surgical intervention like endoscopic artery ligation offers better outcomes with fewer complications.

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Otolaryngology
Vascular Surgery

Context:

Epistaxis is a frequent and often challenging clinical issue.
Anterior epistaxis management includes compression, cauterization, or diathermy.
Nasal packing with Merocel or Rapid Rhino is commonly effective.

Purpose:

To outline management strategies for anterior and posterior epistaxis.
To highlight the role of otorhinolaryngologists in refractory cases.
To present evidence supporting surgical intervention for persistent epistaxis.

Summary:

Refractory posterior epistaxis requires specialist care.
Failure of conservative measures necessitates surgical referral.
Early endoscopic ligation or diathermy of sphenopalatine/ethmoidal arteries is effective.

Impact:

Surgical intervention, particularly endoscopic artery ligation, reduces patient co-morbidity.
Provides a clear pathway for managing challenging epistaxis cases.
Establishes evidence-based recommendations for epistaxis treatment.