A Retrospective Clinico Etiological Study of Adult Epistaxis in a Tertiary Centre in Guwahati
- 1. Associate Professor, Department of ENT, GMCH, Guwahati, Assam
- 2. Senior Resident, Department of ENT, GMCH, Guwahati, Assam
Description
Background: Epistaxis (nosebleed) is one of the most common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) emergencies that present to the emergency room or primary care. The true prevalence of epistaxis is not known, because most episodes are self-limited and thus most of the time is not reported. When medical attention is needed, it is usually because of either recurrent or severe bleeding. Treatment depends on the clinical picture, the experience of the treating physician, and the availability of ancillary services. Materials And Methods: This retrospective observational study (based on hospital records) consists of 500 cases of epistaxis, due to various etiological factors studied between JAN.-2020 to DEC.-2022 in patients who attended emergency and OPD of ENT department of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. A total of 501 cases were studied during this period and they constituted the subjects in this study. Conclusion: Most of the patients had acute onset of bleeding. Anterior epistaxis was found to be more common than posterior bleeds. Most cases could be successfully managed with conservative treatment alone, while some required packing and local cauterization.
Abstract (English)
Background: Epistaxis (nosebleed) is one of the most common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) emergencies that present to the emergency room or primary care. The true prevalence of epistaxis is not known, because most episodes are self-limited and thus most of the time is not reported. When medical attention is needed, it is usually because of either recurrent or severe bleeding. Treatment depends on the clinical picture, the experience of the treating physician, and the availability of ancillary services. Materials And Methods: This retrospective observational study (based on hospital records) consists of 500 cases of epistaxis, due to various etiological factors studied between JAN.-2020 to DEC.-2022 in patients who attended emergency and OPD of ENT department of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. A total of 501 cases were studied during this period and they constituted the subjects in this study. Conclusion: Most of the patients had acute onset of bleeding. Anterior epistaxis was found to be more common than posterior bleeds. Most cases could be successfully managed with conservative treatment alone, while some required packing and local cauterization.
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2023-08-26
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