The problem with nose bleeds.

A Dai; E Jurges

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The problem with nose bleeds.

A Dai·E Jurges

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Epistaxis is common in the paediatric population and is usually minor and self limiting. This case illustrates an atypical presentation of epistaxis with hypovolaemic shock due to a dissecting false aneurysm of the internal carotid artery caused by an impalement injury to the oropharynx.

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Aneurysm, False Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection Epistaxis Female Humans Infant Oropharynx Shock Wounds, Penetrating Case Reports Journal Article

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A Dai, E Jurges. 2005. The problem with nose bleeds.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16046773/

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