If nasal packing does not control your bleeding, Dr. Pasha may consider cauterizing the bleeding site, tying off the vessels that enter the nose, or performing a septoplasty (lifting of the lining of the septum to cause scarring). These cases may be performed in the operating room.
Embolization may also be considered for serious bleeds. Embolization requires the use of an interventional radiologist. The radiologist enters your arterial system through your leg and then identifies the bleeding site with a special dye. If the vessel can be identified, substances that cause clotting of the vessel are placed to control the bleeding.