Severe epistaxis after posterior nasal nerve ablation requiring surgical intervention: A multi-center case series.

Najm S KhanYuki YoshiyasuBrian S WangAntoine KhoudariDean M ClericoJackson M KingToby O SteeleAatin K DhandaMasayoshi TakashimaOmar G Ahmed

Published in: International forum of allergy & rhinology (2024)

Severe epistaxis occurs in 2% of PNN ablation cases, independent of method or device type. Major epistaxis requiring intervention after PNN ablation can occur on average 20 days post-procedure.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
radiofrequency ablation
early onset
catheter ablation
minimally invasive