Abstract:Objective Intractable massive oronasal bleeding can become a life-threatening condition. The success rate of conventional bleeding control methods other than transarterial embolization (TAE) is not expected to be high. We investigated the efficacy of Sengstaken-Blakemore tube (SBT) balloon tamponade in patients with sustained and intractable oronasal bleeding secondary to facial injury.
MethodsThis study is a retrospective chart review from traumatic patients with sustained and intractable oronasal bleeding wh… Show more
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