title: Rhinolith: an unusual cause of palatal perforation.
abstract: An unusual case of a large rhinolith, which initially presented as an oronasal fistula, is reported. The surgical removal of the rhinolith through a maxillary osteotomy at the Le Fort I level with immediate direct fixation using 'Champy' plates is described. This approach provided excellent access for removal of the mass and repair of the oronasal fistula.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Flood
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002137:Calculi / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000473:pathology*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology*