Flexible laser Sphenopalatine artery ligation: an alternative to the classic approach

Flexible laser Sphenopalatine artery ligation: an alternative to the classic approach:

Abstract

Epistaxis is one of the most common ENT emergencies and also a well‐known reason for hospital admission. About 5‐15% of hospital admissions will finally require surgical treatment, with the most preferable method being ligation of the sphenopalatine artery (SPA)¹. We are aiming to present an alternative to the classic approach which may help the surgeon overcome any obstacles leading to difficult access of the SPA area.