Safety and efficacy of sphenopalatine artery ligation in recalcitrant pediatric epistaxis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.05.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Epistaxis is a common cause for emergency department visits for both children and adults. In particular, posterior bleeds can be difficult to identify and treat. In adults, endoscopic sphenopalatine artery (SPA) ligation has been… read more here.
Keywords: spa ligation; safety efficacy; sphenopalatine artery; ligation ... See more keywords
Unilateral vs bilateral sphenopalatine artery ligation in adult unilateral epistaxis: A comparative retrospective study of 83 cases
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DOI: 10.1111/coa.13183
Abstract: Though most authors agree that TESPAL (transnasal endoscopic sphenopalatine artery ligation) should be considered in case of epistaxis resistant to nasal packing, there is no consensus on the indication for a unilateral/bilateral procedure. In this… read more here.
Keywords: artery ligation; sphenopalatine artery; retrospective study; unilateral bilateral ... See more keywords
Endovascular management of a sphenopalatine artery pseudoaneurysm: a rare cause of delayed intractable epistaxis following endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253998
Abstract: Vascular injuries during pituitary surgery are feared as they can lead to serious disability and can be life threatening. We are describing a case of severe intractable epistaxis following endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic; surgery; artery pseudoaneurysm; sphenopalatine artery ... See more keywords