[Endovascular embolisation in epistaxis].

Epistaxis because of frequent occurrence is an important clinical problem. Endovascular embolisation plays important role in treatment of patients with epistaxis which not un. dergoing with conservative therapy,. The aim of this study is presentation of own experiences with embolisation in epistaxis. Embolisation was performed in 36 patients with epistaxis using different embolic materials: coils, a sponge, cyjanoacrylic glue, PVA. In 35 cases embolisation of external carotid artery branches was done. In one case of direct carotid-cavernous fistula em bolisation was performed through the internal carotid artery. Early success of embolisation was assessed in all cases. In 5 patients rebleeding occurred and additional embolisation or surgical procedure were done. There was no complica. tions after embolisation. Endovascular embolisation in epistaxis is en effective method and alternative to surgery.