Serious complication of tongue piercing.
The case of an 18-year-old patient who developed critical upper airway compromise after central tongue piercing is presented. Otolaryngologists must be aware of the many potential complications of tongue piercing and their management.
Keogh
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, South Infirmary Hospital, Cork City, Ireland. Ivank@oceanfree.net
O'Leary
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D000293:Adolescent; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001505:Beauty Culture; D003422:Critical Care; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005928:Glossitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013256:Steroids; D014059:Tongue / Q000293:injuries*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids