Facial fistula: Long-term sequelae of a complicated exodontia

Facial cutaneous fistula is a complication of odontogenic infection that is often misdiagnosed with dermatological infection, and hence, mistreated. We report a case of facial fistula that developed 8 years following a dental extraction, presenting its clinical appearance, radiographical findings, a...

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Published in:Saudi medical journal 2015-04, Vol.36 (4), p.490-493
Main Authors: Alasseri, Nasser A, Assari, Ahmad S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Complications and side effects
Diagnosis
Fistulas
Risk factors
Tooth diseases
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Summary:Facial cutaneous fistula is a complication of odontogenic infection that is often misdiagnosed with dermatological infection, and hence, mistreated. We report a case of facial fistula that developed 8 years following a dental extraction, presenting its clinical appearance, radiographical findings, and treatment approach. [phrase omitted]
ISSN:0379-5284
1658-3175
DOI:10.15537/smj.2015.4.11702