title: [Epistaxis].
abstract: Epistaxis is a frequent clinical sign, but it can bring vital prognosis. Therefore a local or general cause must be searched without delay for stopping bleeding. We propose to pass in review etiologies, actual treatments and management of epistaxis.
authors.affiliation: Fédération ORL CHU de La Timone, Marseille.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Facon
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dessi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors