title: Embolization for intractable epistaxis.
abstract: It is estimated that 60% of the population experiences epistaxis at least once in a lifetime, and that approximately 6% of these patients require treatment. We discuss the risks and benefits of an endovascular approach in our experience. We believe this option is often offered too late. By following basic rules the procedure is very safe and highly effective.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Neuroradiology, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
authors.forename: Ankit A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Mahadevia
authors.forename: Kieran J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: Rick
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Obray
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gailloud
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011859:Radiography