Abstract:Background: Traditionally the posterior epistaxis is managed with nasal packing and prolonged hospital stay. However, the patient may undergo a cycle of nasal packing, repacking and eventual surgical intervention. This protocol could subject the patient to significant morbidity and may not be the cost effective strategy either. On the other hand, endoscopic sphenopalatine artery ligation (ESPAL) is increasingly employed and it has got an established role in the posterior epistaxis management. The proponents cl… Show more
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