Abstract
This new technique for the treatment of epistaxis is a method of nerve block. The block is performedby the trans-oral approach, through the mid-point of retromolar pad with an angled long needle and nfiltration of 2 ml of 2% Xylocaine to the superior carotid triangle. It attempts to block the parasympathetic nerve plexus. After the block, the nasal bleeding will be controlled immediately. Locally, dryness of nasal mucosa, oral mucosa, retropharyngeal mucosa, lips and tongue was observed. This method is indicated .also for the treatment of bleeding in the oral cavity, hiccough and esophageal spasm. The block was done on 88 cases and the results showed 80.7% of these cases with sucessful effect, 13.6% with partial effect and 5.7% failure.
