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Management of Severe Epistaxis during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Porpora, Maria Grazia
Derme, Martina
Salerno, Laura
Morrocchi, Elisa
Pecorini, Francesco
Piccioni, Maria Grazia
Brunelli, Roberto
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Epistaxis is a common problem during pregnancy.
Few cases of severe epistaxis, not associated with nasal lesions or clotting disorders, were described in the literature.
We reported a case of severe epistaxis in a pregnant patient, exploring all the different possible management options.
Case.
A 33-year-old primigravida, who was 38 weeks pregnant, presented with spontaneous severe left-sided epistaxis.
Her blood pressure was into normal ranges.
Clotting disorders and nasal lesions were excluded.
The patient clinical worsening, due to severe anemia, and the failure of conservative treatment have imposed an emergency caesarean section, with an immediate resolution of the nasal bleeding.
Conclusion.
Treatment of severe epistaxis must always consider conservative measures first-line with early recourse to otolaryngologist.
In general, delivery of the fetus is considered curative.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Piccioni, Maria Grazia& Derme, Martina& Salerno, Laura& Morrocchi, Elisa& Pecorini, Francesco& Porpora, Maria Grazia…[et al.]. 2019. Management of Severe Epistaxis during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141690
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Piccioni, Maria Grazia…[et al.]. Management of Severe Epistaxis during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141690
American Medical Association (AMA)
Piccioni, Maria Grazia& Derme, Martina& Salerno, Laura& Morrocchi, Elisa& Pecorini, Francesco& Porpora, Maria Grazia…[et al.]. Management of Severe Epistaxis during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141690
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1141690