Severe complication of posterior nasal packing: Case Report
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
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16(4): 527-529, out.-dez. 2012. ilus
Article
in Portuguese
| LILACS
| ID: lil-655982
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Severe Epistaxis is common in patients with head trauma, especially when associated with multiple fractures of the face and skull base. Several methods of controlling bleeding that can be imposed. The anterior nasal tapenade associated with posterior Foley catheter is one of the most widespread, and the universal availability of necessary materials or their apparent ease of execution.Methods:
Case report on control of severe epistaxis after severe TBI, with posterior nasal packing by Foley catheter and control tomography showing multiple fractures of the skull base and penetration of the probe into the brain parenchyma.Conclusion:
This is a rare but possible complication in the treatment of severe nose bleeds associated with fracture of the skull base. This brief report highlights risks related to the method and suggests some care to prevent complications related through a brief literature review...
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Consciousness Disorders
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Skull Base
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Glasgow Outcome Scale
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Fractures, Bone
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Facial Bones
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Craniocerebral Trauma
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Odontoid Process
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of São Paulo/BR
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