title: Epistaxis and hemostatic devices.
abstract: Epistaxis is a common medical problem that rarely requires surgical intervention. However, when medical or surgical intervention is required, epistaxis can sometimes be difficult to control. Knowledge of nasopharyngeal anatomy is absolutely essential to the proper management of epistaxis. This article begins with a discussion of the essential anatomy of the region and the basic epidemiology of epistaxis, followed by a review of initial treatment as well as devices and procedures specifically designed for the control of epistaxis. Advances and new devices for the control of epistaxis are described.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA. Levon@nyu.edu
authors.forename: Levon
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nikoyan
authors.forename: Stanley
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Matthews
mesh_terms: D004844:Epistaxis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006490:Hemostatics; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000098:blood supply*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000098:blood supply*
chemical_list: D006490:Hemostatics