A study on epidemiology of epistaxis and its management in a private hospital

Dr. P. Surendra Babu, MS (ENT)

A study on epidemiology of epistaxis and its management in a private hospital

Authors

Dr. P. Surendra Babu, MS (ENT) Consultant, Department of ENT, Tirumala Super Specialty Hospital, Kadapa, AP, India

Keywords:

Epistaxis, Trauma, Hypertension, Malignant neoplasm, Etiology, Kadapa

Abstract

Introduction: Although most cases of epistaxis are relatively minor and manageable with conservative measures, sometimes the malady can present as a life-threatening problem. Materials and Methods: The study was done in Department of ENT, Tirumala Hospital, Kadapa, AP, over a period of 1 year from January 2012 to December 2012. 100 study subjects with epistaxis were studied. Results: A prospective study was conducted. Among the study subjects the maximum cases were from 40-60 year age group- 47% followed by >60 year age group (26%).

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Published

2013-12-03

How to Cite

Dr. P. Surendra Babu, MS (ENT). (2013). A study on epidemiology of epistaxis and its management in a private hospital. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1(4), 196–198. Retrieved from https://wjpsonline.com/index.php/wjps/article/view/72