Palatal and nasal necrosis resulting from cocaine misuse

The potential social and economic harm caused by cocaine addiction is well known. The wider health risks and potential nasal complications of septal perforation and nasal collapse are also recognised. We report a case of oro-nasal fistula secondary to cocaine misuse and discuss the aetiology, manage...

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Published inBritish dental journal Vol. 198; no. 6; pp. 333 - 334
Main Authors Goodger, N M, Wang, J, Pogrel, M A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Nature Publishing Group 26.03.2005
Subjects
Administration, Inhalation
Adult
Cocaine - administration & dosage
Cocaine - adverse effects
Cocaine-Related Disorders - etiology
Cocaine-Related Disorders - surgery
Female
Humans
Nose Diseases - etiology
Nose Diseases - surgery
Oral Fistula - etiology
Oral Fistula - surgery
Osteonecrosis - etiology
Osteonecrosis - surgery
Palate, Hard - pathology
Palate, Hard - surgery
Respiratory Tract Fistula - etiology
Respiratory Tract Fistula - surgery
Rhinoplasty
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Summary:The potential social and economic harm caused by cocaine addiction is well known. The wider health risks and potential nasal complications of septal perforation and nasal collapse are also recognised. We report a case of oro-nasal fistula secondary to cocaine misuse and discuss the aetiology, management and potential methods of repair.
ISSN:0007-0610
1476-5373
DOI:10.1038/sj.bdj.4812171