title: Epistaxis and arterial ligation.
abstract: The management of severe epistaxis is discussed. Three groups of patients with severe epistaxis are studied retrospectively. The group which had early arterial ligation performed had a significantly reduced length of stay in hospital without increased risk. We conclude that early arterial ligation is the treatment of choice in severe epistaxis.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D008438:Maxillary Artery / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors