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Nasal endoscope in posterior epistaxis: a preliminary evaluation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

G. W. Mcgarry
G. W. Mcgarry*
Affiliation:
Glasgow
*
G. W. McGarry, Department of Otolaryngology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G4 OSF.
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Abstract

The findings of a preliminary, prospective evaluation of the role of endoscopy in the management of adult posterior epistaxis are presented.

A cohort of patients managed by the endoscopic technique was compared with a control group managed by the traditional methods of nasal packing or epistaxis balloons.

The endoscope allowed visualization and direct treatment of previously undiagnosed posterior bleeding points. Patients managed by the endoscopic technique had a significantly shorter duration of in patient stay than those managed by traditional methods.

Keywords

EpistaxisEndoscopy
Type
Main Articles
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 6 , June 1991 , pp. 428 - 431
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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