CLINICAL AND PARACLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EPISTAXIS AT THAI NGUYEN CENTRAL HOSPITAL
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Objective: To describe the clinical and paraclinical characteristics of patients with epistaxis at Thai Nguyen Central Hospital. Materials and Methods: A total of 95 patients admitted with symptoms of epistaxis, who were diagnosed, treated as inpatients, and had complete medical records relevant to the study, were included. The study was conducted at Thai Nguyen Central Hospital from September 2024 to September 2025. Results: Epistaxis occurred predominantly in male patients (69.48%), with a mean age of 40.95 ± 25.01 years. Moderate epistaxis was the most frequently observed severity, while hemodynamic disturbances related to epistaxis were generally insignificant. Advanced imaging modalities, including computed tomography (CT) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA), were employed in selected cases, providing valuable support in diagnosis and guidance for clinical management. Conclusion: Comprehensive clinical assessment combined with appropriate use of imaging studies in severe or recurrent epistaxis cases is essential to improve treatment outcomes and minimize complications.
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epistaxis, otorhinolaryngology
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