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Endoscopic Sphenopalatine Artery Cauterization for Severe Posterior Epistaxis
Abstract
Background: Epistaxis is the bleeding from nose.It is a common complaint and it is the commonest emergency otolaryngologists' encounter.Epistaxis can be lifethreatening due to aspiration, hypotension, and anemia as well as associated co-morbidities.Endoscopic control of sphenopalatine artery (SPA) has been advocated as an effective alternative for the control of sever epistaxis.Aim of the work: To...
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2020
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Open Access
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0.16
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Endoscopic Sphenopalatine Artery Cauterization for Severe Posterior Epistaxis
Abstract
Background: Epistaxis is the bleeding from nose.It is a common complaint and it is the commonest emergency otolaryngologists' encounter.Epistaxis can be lifethreatening due to aspiration, hypotension, and anemia as well as associated co-morbidities.Endoscopic control of sphenopalatine artery (SPA) has been advocated as an effective alternative for the control of sever epistaxis.Aim of the work: To...
Keywords
2020
Article
Open Access
2-Y Citation Average
0.16
Language
Country