Several options exist for the treatment of posterior epistaxis, ranging from posterior packing
through transantral internal maxillary artery ligation to endovascular embolization. As
otolaryngologists have become increasingly familiar and comfortable with nasal endoscopy,
the range of techniques performed by using this tool has expanded. This expansion has
recently encompassed the treatment of posterior epistaxis by using endoscopic ligation of
the sphenopalatine artery. This technique is readily mastered by the experienced rhinologic …