Abstract
Arterial embolization is the treatment of choice for refractory epistaxes and can be indicated in hemorrhages of the ENT area. When carried out by trained radiologists, it proves to be an efficient method that presents little risk of complications.
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Varoquaux, A. et al. (2014). Hemorrhages of the ENT Area. In: Chabrot, P., Boyer, L. (eds) Embolization. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5182-1_3
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