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This study sought to determine if bipolar cautery can be effectively and safely used in treating HHT\u2010associated epistaxis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING<\/jats:title><jats:p>Records from all patients with HHT treated surgically over 8 years were reviewed retrospectively. Outcomes or complications were noted in the clinic on follow\u2010up evaluation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title><jats:p>Twenty\u2010seven patients with HHT who underwent surgical treatment of epistaxis were evaluated; 18 were treated with bipolar cautery. Forty\u2010two separate bipolar treatments were performed. No new septal perforations or synechiae were noted. Twenty\u2010two of 42 treatments were coupled with ancillary laser treatments. 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