Evaluation of Etiology and Treatment Methods for Epistaxis: A Review at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central Nepal
Author
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Epistaxis is one of the most common emergencies in Otorhinolaryngology.
It is usually managed with simple conservative measures but occasionally it is a life threatening condition.
Identification of the cause is important, as it reflects the management plan being followed.
Aims and Objectives.
To analyze the etiology and treatment methods for patients with epistaxis.
Methods.
A retrospective study was done in a tertiary care hospital in central Nepal.
The study period was from May 2014 to April 2015.
Results.
A total of 84 patients had epistaxis; 52 were males and 32 were females.
The most common cause of epistaxis was idiopathic (38.09%) followed by hypertension (27.38%), trauma (15.47%), and coagulopathy (8.33%).
Regarding treatment methods, most (52.38%) of our patients required anterior nasal packing.
Chemical cautery was sufficient to stop bleeding in 14.28% of patients while electrocautery and posterior nasal packing were performed in 2.38% and 16.66% patients, respectively.
Two (2.38%) patients required endoscopic sphenopalatine arterial ligation.
Conclusion.
Hypertension, trauma and coagulopathy were the most common etiological factors among the patients in whom etiology was found although in most of the patients etiology could not be found.
Anterior nasal packing was the most common treatment method applied to these patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Parajuli, Ramesh. 2015. Evaluation of Etiology and Treatment Methods for Epistaxis: A Review at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central Nepal. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066263
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Parajuli, Ramesh. Evaluation of Etiology and Treatment Methods for Epistaxis: A Review at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central Nepal. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066263
American Medical Association (AMA)
Parajuli, Ramesh. Evaluation of Etiology and Treatment Methods for Epistaxis: A Review at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central Nepal. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066263
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1066263