Background. Epistaxis is a common consequence of craniofacial injury involving damage to
the external carotid artery branches. Conservative treatment or surgical or endovascular …

A total of 57 endovascular embolisation procedures were performed for intractable epistaxis
in 51 patients over a 4-year period at the Unitas Interventional Unit near Pretoria. Long-term …

We report on two cases of patients, in whom endovascular embolization of the maxillary
artery and next surgical ligation of the anterior ethmoidal artery was performed due to …

Craniofacial trauma is sometimes associated with life threatening epistaxsis. Common
causes of traumatic nasal bleeding are injury from the internal carotid artery or internal …

Epistaxis (EPX) is a nosebleed that can result from various etiologies. This condition is
rather common, often benign and self-limiting [23]. It may however be the symptom of an …

Epistaxis is a common problem that occurs in 60% of the population. We reviewed 119
cases with epistaxis refractory to conventional medical therapy treated between January …

Objective The cost-effectiveness of endovascular embolization (EE) for intractable epistaxis
has been questioned, especially as endoscopic surgical techniques have become standard …

Objective: Embolization is a treatment option for intractable epistaxis; however, concerns
regarding tissue necrosis, stroke and blindness persist in the literature. Methods: A …

Background: Long-term intractable epistaxis results in a series of complications including
demise. Unprofessional therapy may account for severe topical and systemic complications …

Traumatic intractable epistaxis following fractures of the facial and base of skull rarely may
be life-threatening. Common sites of injury are the internal carotid and maxillary artery …