A retrospective study of patients with epistaxis at tertiary health care centre
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of ENT - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Epistaxis is a common symptom in otorhinolaryngology practice, with most people suffering one or more episodes in their lifetime. It occurs more frequently in the dry environment, when low humidity dries the mucosa of the anterior nasal septum. Epistaxis may occur due to various underlying causes with a significant morbidity and even mortality in rare cases. Aim and Objective: To study various factors associated with and treatment modalities available for epistaxis among the patients at tertiary health care centre Material and Methods: It’s a retrospective, observational study carried out among epistaxis cases examined between January 2014 and December 2014 in a tertiary health care centre. A total of 90 cases of epistaxis were identified by data received from the medical records department of the institution. Results: Of total 90 epistaxis cases, Males outnumbered females. Age group 21-40 years was most commonly affected. Trauma was the most common factor responsible for epistaxis. The observational type (62.22%) of non-surgical treatment modality is practiced commonly for the patients with epistaxis. Summary and Conclusions: Age is a highly significant factor responsible in determining the etiology of epistaxis. Hypertension on irregular treatment is an important underlying etiology of epistaxis. A comprehensive management of the underlying cause, is necessary to reduce the morbidity associated with epistaxis in the patients.
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Sumant Kanjikar, Jyoti Tugave
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