Epistaxis in Ido Ekiti, Nigeria: A 5-year review of causes, treatment and outcome

Background: Epistax is a common otorhinolaryngological emergencies worldwide. This study determined the pattern, causes/risk factors, treatment and outcome of nasal bleeding in Ido Ekiti, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients managed for epistaxis in the Federal...

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Main Authors: Olajide Toye Gabriel, Afolabi Oluwasesan Bamidele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Sahel Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2013;volume=16;issue=3;spage=107;epage=110;aulast=Gabriel