Intermittent self-nasal packing for intractable epistaxis in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Intractable epistaxis is a difficult problem to manage, particularly in a case complicated by Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This is the first report describing intermittent self-packing of the nasal cavities at home to reduce hospital admissions and control symptoms. Some of the potential problems and com...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2003-10, Vol.117 (10), p.827-828
Main Authors: Goodyear, P. W. A., Strachan, D. R., Firth, A. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
(RF) Otorhinolaryngology
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Catheterization - instrumentation
Diseases of the upper aerodigestive tract
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - complications
Ent and stomatology
Epistaxis
Epistaxis - etiology
Epistaxis - therapy
Female
Hemostatic Techniques - instrumentation
Humans
Medical sciences
Non tumoral diseases
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Recurrence
Self Administration
Self Care - instrumentation
Self Care - methods
Treatment
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:Intractable epistaxis is a difficult problem to manage, particularly in a case complicated by Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This is the first report describing intermittent self-packing of the nasal cavities at home to reduce hospital admissions and control symptoms. Some of the potential problems and complications are highlighted.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1258/002221503770716304