Bismuth toxicity in patients treated with bismuth iodoform paraffin packs.

Atwal, A; Cousin, G C S

Atwal, A; Cousin, G C S.

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Atwal A; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH.
Cousin GC; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH. Electronic address: gary.cousin@elht.nhs.uk.

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg ; 54(1): 111-2, 2016 Jan.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26608687

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Bismuth is a heavy metal used in bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) antiseptic dressings and in a number of other medical preparations. It can be absorbed systemically and cause toxicity. We report 2 cases of such neurotoxicity after it was used in operations on the jaws.

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Antiinfecciosos Locales/efectos adversos; Bismuto/efectos adversos; Vendajes; Humanos; Parafina

Palabras clave

BIPP; Bismuth; Toxicity

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Bismuto / Antiinfecciosos Locales Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Article

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