Endoscopic Cauterization of Sphenopalatine Artery in Posterior Epistaxis- Our Experience
Journal Title: Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery - Year 2015, Vol 23, Issue 2
Abstract
IntroductionEpistaxis is one of the commonest emergencies in Otorhinolaryngology. The management of intractable posterior epistaxis sometime becomes challenging to ENT surgeons. Over the last decade endoscopic cauterization of sphenopalatine artery has emerged as a viable and minimally invasive alternative.Materials and MethodsThirty four patients with intractable posterior epistaxis were treated by endoscopic sphenopalatine artery cauterization between March 2010 & February 2013.ResultsThere was no recurrence of epistaxis with an average follow-up of 12 months in 30 out of 34 patients. Only 4 patients had anterior epistaxis in follow up period, which were managed with anterior nasal packing. The success rate of endoscopic sphenopalatine artery cauterization, in this study was 88%.ConclusionEndoscopic sphenopalatine artery cauterization is a safe & efficient method of controlling persistent posterior epistaxis with minimal complication.
Authors and Affiliations
Mukesh Singh, Chiranjib Das, Dwaipayan Mukherjee, Aniruddha Majumder, Tapan Hazra
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