Nasal endoscopy and localization of the bleeding source in epistaxis: last decade's revolution.
Epistaxis remains one of the most common otolaryngology emergencies. Despite considerable interest in the subject, there is still no consensus on the most appropriate primary therapeutic modality.


OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bleeding source of acute or recurrent epistaxis in adults.


METHODS
Clinical prospective.


METHODS
Thirty adults patients with acute or recurrent epistaxis were evaluated through the use of frontal light and endoscope for identification of the bleeding source in the nasal cavity.


RESULTS
Use of the nasal endoscope allowed diagnosis of the bleeding site in all patients.


CONCLUSIONS
A careful examination of the posterior nasal cavity allows identification of the bleeding source in most patients and should be a routine procedure.
Almeida
Glauco Soares de
GS
Federal University of Ceará, Hospital Otoclínica, Fortaleza, Ceará. glaucosoaresalmeida@ig.com.br
Diógenes
Camilo A
CA
Pinheiro
Sebastião D
SD
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009296:Nasal Cavity; D011446:Prospective Studies; D020535:Video-Assisted Surgery / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends