Epistaxis in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: an evidence based review of surgical management. Issue 1 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chin, Christopher; Rotenberg, Brian; Witterick, Ian
• Is Part Of: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery. Volume 45:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 7
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: HHT -- Epistaxis -- Osler-Weber-Rendu -- Surgery; Head -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neck -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Head -- Surgery; Neck -- Surgery; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; 617.51005
• DOI: 10.1186/s40463-016-0116-8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1916-0208

Abstract

Abstract Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) frequently present with epistaxis. Up to 98 % of these patients will have epistaxis at some point in their life. There are multiple ways to deal with this problem, including conservative, medical and surgical options. We present a case and an update on the treatment options for HHT, with a focus on the newer and experimental techniques.