Intermittent self-nasal packing for intractable epistaxis in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

摘要

Intractable epistaxis is a difficult problem to manage, particularly in a case complicated by Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This is the first report describing intermittent self-packing of the nasal cavities at home to reduce hospital admissions and control symptoms. Some of the potential problems and complications are highlighted.