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F Fabbian1, F Bonetti, A De Giorgi
1Clinica Medica, Department of Neuroradiology, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria, Ferrara, Italy. f.fabbian@ospfe.it
Abstract:
Epistaxis is a condition mainly self-limiting or easily treated conservatively, although in rare cases it could become life-threatening. We discuss the case of a 73 year comorbid old woman with severe and recurrent epistaxis treated with superselective catheterism and embolization of the internal maxillary artery. The possible underlying causes, including drug related issues, are discussed.
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