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Foley catheter fixation in posterior epistaxis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. J. Wareing  and
R. F. Gray
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
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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.

Keywords

EpistaxisCatheter, Foley

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Type
Short Communications
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 11 , November 1993 , pp. 1032 - 1033
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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