An innovative approach to anterior rhinoscopy.
Anterior rhinoscopy with a Thudicum's or Killian's speculum is essential in the assessment and treatment of anterior epistaxis. A simple technique for visualization of the nasal septum is described which enables a two-handed approach to treatment and is achieved with materials readily available in the emergency department.
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Department of Otolaryngology, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
D002425:Cautery; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D015607:Stents