Multiple microaerophilic streptococcal lung abscesses after orthodontic treatment.
Pediatrics
; 70(5): 722-4, 1982 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7133823
ABSTRACT
An immunocompetent 12-year-old boy developed multiple microaerophilic streptococcal lung abscesses after application of orthodontic bands ("braces"). The dental work was done in the supine position. The data suggest that the patient aspirated the organisms and, possibly, flecks of dental cement, during orthodontic treatment. "Rubber dams" should be used to help prevent aspiration in children who receive dental work in the supine position. When a rubber dam cannot be used, as with orthodontic treatment, physicians should advise patients who are at risk for developing pulmonary infection (eg, patients with neuromuscular diseases which compromise cough and/or gag, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, primary immunodeficiency, etc) to have this dental work, including orthodontic treatment, performed in the erect position.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Orthodontics, Corrective
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Streptococcal Infections
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Lung Abscess
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatrics
Year:
1982
Type:
Article