Practical management of epistaxis.
Epistaxis is a very common presenting symptom of patients seen in the emergency room or the physician's office. An understanding of the nasal anatomy and physiology is important for proper treatment of these patients. New methods of treatment are discussed briefly.
Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York.
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D002404:Catheterization; D004630:Emergencies; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology