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Hindi Journal of Otology & RhinologyISSN: 2324-8785
Hunter BN Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Nose, Neuroscience, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision
Southern Illinois University Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, PO Box 19662, Springfield, IL, USA
Biography
Working at Southern Illinois University Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, PO Box 19662, Springfield, Place of living is USA. Subjects of Specialization are Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision.
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Efficacy of KTP Laser Photocoagulation Combined with Cautery as Treatment for Epistaxis in HHT
Author(s): Hunter BN, McDonald J, Wilson KF and Ward PD
Background: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is an autosomal dominant vascular dysplasia characterized by spontaneous, recurrent epistaxis. Epistaxis ranges from sporadic, low volume bleeds to frequent hemorrhages causing anemia. In moderate-severe cases, KTP laser photocoagulation and/or electrocautery are commonly utilized to control epistaxis.
Objective: This observational cohort study aims to evaluate the efficacy of laser therapy combined with cautery as treatment for epistaxis in HHT.
Methods: Chart review and telephone interviews were conducted for all HHT patients at our center who had undergone laser therapy with ... view more»
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