Abstract:

Objective  To investigate the effect of debridement for repeated  epistaxis in patients with radiationrelated nasopharyngeal necrosis. Methods 8 cases of radiationrelated nasopharyngeal necrosis, which were admitted for repeated epistaxis, were treated with debridement. Results 7 cases werecured and 1 patient died of massive nasopharyngeal hemorrhage. Conclusions Forcases of radiation-related nasopharyngeal necrosis, if nasal packing can not control it, debridement may be an effective way.

Key words: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma;   Radiotherapy;   Epistaxis