Tiopathological study of epistaxis in a tertiary health care centre
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of ENT - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract Background: Epistaxis is one of the most common and emergency condition observed in Otorhinolaryngology. It has various etiological factors like trauma, chronic diseases and infections. This study aimed at finding various etiological factors of epistaxis. Aim and objective: To find out common etiological factors of epistaxis in patients at a tertiary health care centre. Methodology: Total 100 patients diagnosed with epistaxis in department of Otorhinolaryngology were studied. Detailed history, clinical examination of these patients were recorded. Data was collected with pretested questionnaire and analysed with appropriate statistical tests. Results and discussion: Mean age of the patient was 55.23± 4.3 years. Majority of the patients were in the age group of 61-70 years (23%) followed by 51-60 years (20%). Male to female ratio was 2.23:1. Trauma was the most common cause of epistaxis in both the genders followed by Bleeding disorder. Hypertension was also observed in 12% study population. Out of total 100 patients 71 patients had anterior nasal bleeding, 15 patients had posterior nasal bleeding and 14 patients had both anterior and posterior nasal bleeding.
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Anita Vilas Bhole, Arun Gopal Yewale
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