title: Chapter 3: Epistaxis.
abstract: Epistaxis is a common problem that may range in severity from a minor nuisance to hemodynamically significant bleeding. Vascular anatomy allows for predictable identification of suspicious bleeding sites. Historically, packing was the workhorse of management, but, currently, more directed interventions have become available. These modalities may result in improvements in both cost-effectiveness and patient comfort.
authors.affiliation: Australian School of Advanced Medicine at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. rsacks@optusnet.com.au
authors.forename: Raymond
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sacks
authors.forename: Peta-Lee
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Sacks
authors.forename: Rakesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chandra
mesh_terms: D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction