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A report of CSF leak as a complication of nasal packing for epistaxis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20229469     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
While nasal packs are effective in controlling epistaxis, some potential complications are associated with this procedure that physicians should be aware of and take measures to avoid. We report the case of an 80-year-old man who developed cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea several hours after he had undergone placement of nasal packing in an emergency department. He was eventually transferred to our facility, where he required a prolonged hospital stay to correct the complication. We also review the literature on various complications of nasal packing, and we emphasize the importance of carefulness when performing intranasal manipulation.
Authors:
Nicole L Bryan; Melissa A Hertler
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Ear, nose, & throat journal     Volume:  89     ISSN:  1942-7522     ISO Abbreviation:  Ear Nose Throat J     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-15     Completed Date:  2010-06-23     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7701817     Medline TA:  Ear Nose Throat J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  E4-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged, 80 and over
Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / etiology*
Epistaxis / etiology*,  therapy*
Hemostatic Techniques / adverse effects*
Humans
Male
Otolaryngology / instrumentation*

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