Epistaxis and Hemostatic Devices - 12/04/12
, Stanley Matthews, DDSRésumé |
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.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Paranasal sinuses, Nasal anatomy, Sinus anatomy
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Vol 24 - N° 2
P. 219-228 - mai 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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