Iatrogenic bismuth poisoning. Case report.
A case of bismuth intoxication following the intraoral use of BIPP-impregnated gauze packs is presented. This report illustrates the need for caution when using potentially toxic compounds in the oral cavity where significant quantities can be absorbed to produce symptoms of poisoning.
Bridgeman
A M
AM
Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.
Smith
A C
AC
D000042:Absorption; D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001729:Bismuth / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000601:surgery*
D001729:Bismuth