Objective Epistaxis is a common clinical problem, and the majority of bleedings can be
managed conservatively. However, due to extensive and sometimes life-threatening …

Epistaxis is not uncommon, with up to 60% of the population suffering from at least one
episode in their lifetime and as many as 6% presenting for medical attention. An analysis of …

Epistaxis is a common condition that can be managed conservatively in most cases. When
these measures, including anterior and posterior packing of the nasal cavity, are …

Aim: Embolization of external carotid vessels in the treatment of intractable epistaxis is not
well documented in Australasia. The aim of the present retrospective study was to audit our …

Epistaxis generally responds to conservative management, but a more invasive approach,
such as superselective embolization, is sometimes justified. We report our experience with …

Background: There is variation regarding the use of surgery and interventional radiological
techniques in the management of epistaxis. This review evaluates the effectiveness of …

It is estimated that 60% of the population experiences epistaxis at least once in a lifetime,
and that approximately 6% of these patients require treatment. We discuss the risks and …

PURPOSE: To determine the safety and efficacy of internal maxillary artery (IMA) and facial
artery polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) embolization for treatment of refractory idiopathic epistaxis …

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 …

OBJECTIVES: Treatment of severe epistaxis can encompass many modalities. Control rates
with all treatments are good. Morbidity among treatment groups varies. Angiographic …