Torrential epistaxis in the third trimester: a management conundrum.
BMJ Case Rep
; 20142014 Oct 09.
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| ID: mdl-25301417
Although epistaxis is common during pregnancy, large volume epistaxis is rare. Many standard epistaxis management options are limited in pregnancy due to absolute or relative contraindications. Ear, nose and throat surgeons need to be aware of what options can be used safely and effectively. We present a case of a 32-year-old woman, 32â
weeks pregnant, who was admitted with heavy epistaxis refractive to conservative management. Several potential interventions including bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) and Floseal were contraindicated or involved additional risk in pregnancy necessitating unorthodox management. This challenging case highlights suitable alternatives for managing large volume epistaxis during pregnancy, as well as discussing the differential diagnosis and relevant investigations.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Complicaciones del Embarazo
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Tercer Trimestre del Embarazo
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Bismuto
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Epistaxis
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Nariz
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Manejo de la Enfermedad
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Esponja de Gelatina Absorbible
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Hidrocarburos Yodados
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido