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Chapter-27 Approach to Epistaxis

BOOK TITLE: Clinico Radiological Series: Sinonasal Imaging

Author
1. Bhalla Ashu Seith
2. Jana Manisha
3. Irugu David Victor Kumar
ISBN
9789352701711
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/18056_28
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
10
Author Affiliations
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India, AIIMS, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India, AIIMS, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India
3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Chapter keywords
Epistaxis, bleeding, nasopharynx, hypertension, digital trauma, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID, blood pressure, BP, angiography, embolization

Abstract

This chapter describes an approach to epistaxis. Epistaxis is defined as bleeding from nose or nasopharynx. Epistaxis has bimodal age distribution and is most commonly seen under the age of 10 years and over 40 years. There is no race or gender predilection. This chapter covers the epidemiology, relevant anatomy, etiology, investigations, imaging, management, and prevention. Epistaxis can be classified depending on anatomical location, onset, severity, causing, risk factors, and age as anterior or posterior, primary or secondary, traumatic or nontraumatic, acute or chronic, and pediatric or adult. The most common cause of epistaxis in children is digital trauma and hypertension in people over 40 years of age. It is frequently seen in dry season and in less humid environments.

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