Publication: Use of double-balloon catheter in the management of epistaxis: A boon for the periphery
Date
2010
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Epistaxis is one of the most commonly encountered emergencies in ENT practise. It has been reported that
almost 60% of general population experience epistaxis of small or large quantity in his /her lifetime1.
Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the outcome of double ballon catheter to normal packing method
for epistaxis.
Materials and methods: An interventional study of 30 patients admitted in Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal,
Kathmandu, Nepal from mid April 2008 to mid April 2009 with bleeding from the nose were taken into study. These
patients were analysed on the basis of duration of hospital stay, any related cause for epistaxis, modalities of treatment,
success of balloon catheter etc.
Result: Results with double-balloon catheter showed less hospital stay and better compliance by the patient.
Conclusion: This study highlights that double-balloon catheter has a higher chance of acceptance by the patient and is
better in the treatment of epistaxis. This method can be undertaken without anaesthetic assistance thus it is very feasible
even in the most remote areas of our nation.
Key words: Epistaxis, Double-balloon catheter, Anterior nasal packing, Posterior nasal packing
Description
Bista M1, Baranwal C 2, Maharjan M3 , Kafle P1, Shrestha S 1, Toran KC4
1Assistant Professor, 2House Officer, 3 Lecturer, 4 Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Otorhino-laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal, Nepal.