Endoscopic treatment of epistaxis from the anterior ethmoidal artery: ORL service experience at PUCPR

Introduction: The severe epistaxis is considered to be the main emergency in the otorhinolaryngologic practice and causes important hospital interment. The nasal endoscopic treatment is best tolerated by the patients, since nasal splints result in pain, nasal obstruction and significant morbidity. T...

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Main Authors: Maeda, Carlos Augusto Seiji, Ballin, Carlos Roberto, Sava, Luiz Carlos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2009-06-01
Series:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.arquivosdeorl.org.br/conteudo/acervo_eng.asp?Id=606