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Foley catheter fixation in posterior epistaxis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. J. Wareing*
Affiliation:
(Cambridge)
R. F. Gray
Affiliation:
(Cambridge)
*
Mr M. J. Wareing, F. R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Clinic 10, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge CB2 2QQ

Abstract

An improved technique for fixation of a Foley catheter in posterior epistaxis is presented. It has the advantage of rigidity combined with a narrow diameter.

Type
Short Communications
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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