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 …

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 …

A majority of the population will experience epistaxis at some time in their life. Most cases
will be from an anterior source and can be treated with pressure, anterior nasal packing, or …

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 …

Purpose: To assess the efficacy and safety of microcatheter embolization in the treatment of
intractable idiopathic epistaxis. Methods: Thirty-seven patients underwent microcatheter …

Background We undertook this study to define the role of angiography and endovascular
embolization in the treatment of patients with intractable epistaxis. Methods A series of 19 …

Epistaxis is defined as flow of blood from the nasal fossae and is a common and benign
disorder in the great majority of cases which does not require medical care. It may however …

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

Objective: To review the role of angioembolization in the control of intractable epistaxis at
our institution. Methods: A retrospective review of the charts of the patients between Jan …

PURPOSE: Endovascular embolization has emerged as a viable adjunct and alternative to
surgical ligation in selected cases of epistaxis refractory to nasal packing. A large …