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Respiratory obstruction associated with the use of the Brighton epistaxis balloon

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. P. Davis
J. P. Davis*
Affiliation:
(London)
*
J.P. Davis, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG.
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Abstract

A case is reported where posterior displacement of a Brighton balloon catheter (Eschmann) is thought to have led to inhalation of clot from the nasal cavity with subsequent respiratory obstruction. Precautions in using this type of epistaxis balloon are discussed.

Keywords

EpistaxistherapyRespiratory insufficiency
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 2 , February 1993 , pp. 140 - 141
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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