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.
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, South Infirmary Hospital, Cork City, Ireland. Ivank@oceanfree.net
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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