Use of trans-septal mattress suture of Little's area for anterior epistaxis.
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2010;
125:399-401. [PMID:
20974017 DOI:
10.1017/s0022215110002173]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
In some cases of epistaxis, anterior packing and/or electrocoagulation are not sufficient and suturing is needed. However, standard suturing techniques are sometimes ineffective. This paper reports the use of a new kind of trans-septal mattress suture, based on regional vascular anatomy, in this clinical context.
METHODS
Four adult patients with haemorrhage in Little's area underwent standard suturing, but bleeding persisted. These patients were successfully treated with trans-septal mattress suturing, using four punctures around the haemorrhage site.
RESULTS
No relapses or complications were observed over a six-month follow-up period.
CONCLUSION
In cases of persistent bleeding from Little's area, suturing should surround the bleeding area. The described suturing method is simple, efficacious and cheap.
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