Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia: Young's procedure in the management of epistaxis

J Laryngol Otol. 1994 Sep;108(9):754-7. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100128026.

Abstract

Two cases of hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia are presented. Epistaxis was intractable in both patients. Young's procedure proved successful in controlling nose bleeds. One of the patients has been followed-up for 14 years. Methods of treatment are discussed with a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Epistaxis / etiology
  • Epistaxis / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Breathing
  • Reoperation
  • Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / complications*
  • Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / pathology