Supraselective embolization in intractable epistaxis: review of 45 cases.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Epistaxis is a common and in most cases benign event. Severe or recurrent epistaxis, however, can present therapeutic problems. Forty-five cases of supraselective embolization in intractable epistaxis are reported. The authors' success rate of 97%, similar to the success rates reported in the literature, confirms the effectiveness of this technique. Complications occurred in only 8% of the cases. One serious complication was neurologic. Percutaneous embolization is an effective option for managing intractable posterior nasal bleeding but is not recommended as an early form of treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Embolization, Therapeutic
- Epistaxis