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Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Epistaxis is a frequent otolaryngology emergency.
  • Understanding its relationship with nasal anatomy is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the connection between epistaxis and anatomical variations.
  • To outline current treatment strategies for epistaxis.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 45 patients (28 male, 17 female) diagnosed with epistaxis.
  • Data collected included age, sex, structural causes, and bleeding localization.
  • Analysis focused on identifying anatomical variations in patients presenting with epistaxis.

Main Results:

  • Median patient age was 42 years (range 20-60).
  • Nosebleeds occurred on the right (35.5%), left (31.1%), and bilaterally (33.3%).
  • Anatomical variations were present in 68.8% of patients, including septal deviation (12), septal perforation (2), and concha hypertrophy (17).

Conclusions:

  • Epistaxis is a common emergency in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) practice.
  • Effective treatment necessitates thorough analysis of etiological factors.
  • Anatomical variations are frequently associated with epistaxis and should be considered in treatment planning.