Management of prolonged epistaxis in pregnancy: case report.

J Laryngol Otol

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, UK.

Published: August 2013

Objectives: To report a case of life-threatening epistaxis in a pregnant patient, describe the links between pregnancy and epistaxis, and discuss the management of such cases. Life-threatening epistaxis in pregnancy is rare, and there are no specific evidence-based guidelines regarding the management of these patients.

Case Report: A 31-year-old primigravida presented with severe epistaxis in the second trimester of her pregnancy. Conservative measures failed, thereby necessitating surgical intervention.

Conclusion: This case illustrates the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of a pregnant patient presenting with severe epistaxis, and highlights the surgical challenges presented in such a situation.

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