Epistaxis After Orthognathic Surgery: Literature Review and Three Case Studies.
Alisa O GirardChristopher D LopezJonlin ChenDavid PerraultNikhil DesaiKarl C BruckmanScott P BartlettRobin YangPublished in: Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction (2021)
As outlined in our management algorithm, nasal packing and tamponade should be followed by either local electrocautery or vascular imaging. Angiography with embolization is the preferred approach to diagnosis and management, whereas surgical intervention is reserved for cases of embolization failure or unavailability.