Management of uncontrolled/recurrent epistaxis by ligation or cauterization of the sphenopalatine artery: a scoping review.
Francesco DispenzaFrancesco LorussoSalvatore Alberto Di VincenzoAnita DolceAngelo ImmordinoSalvatore GallinaAntonino ManiaciJerome Rene LechienChristian Calvo-HenríquezAlberto Maria SaibeneFederico SireciPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
Our review emphasizes the increasing importance of surgical approaches, specifically ligation or cauterization of the sphenopalatine artery, in addressing refractory cases. The low incidence of complications, predominantly temporary decreased lacrimation in patients undergoing ligation of the sphenopalatine artery, highlights the safety and feasibility of these interventions.