Endoscopic Control of Epistaxis
Indications:
- To control epistaxis
Highlights:
- Specific bleeding sites are identified with the use of an endoscope.
- Suction monopolar cautery, bipolar cautery and/or vascular clip may be useful in order to control the bleeding depending on the type and location of epistaxis.
Keep in Mind/Things to Remember:
- Extensive cauterization of septum may lead to perforation.
- Expose 5 mm-10 mm of proximal sphenopalatine artery within its bony canal prior to clip placement and/or bipolar cauterization.