Removing Nasal Packing in Epistaxis: What to Do in the Case of an Undeflatable Foley Catheter Balloon

Abstract Introduction Undeflatable Foley catheter balloons adapted for use as nasal packing in epistaxis represent a possible complication. Case Reports We report on three cases in which Foley catheter balloons adapted for use as posterior nasal packing in epistaxis failed...

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Main Authors: Fernando Pena Gaspar-Sobrinho, Mariana D. Moreira, Cibele G. Bicalho, Hélio A. Lessa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2014-01-01
Series:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0033-1351672