[An unusual jugal abscess after third molar extraction: a complication of hemostatic wax].
Bleeding is a common complication after third molar extraction. Hemostatic agents can be helpful in controlling intraoperative bleeding. Infection is another common complication. Horseley's wax is frequently used for bone surgery and less often for dental surgery. We report an unusual case of abscess formation in the jaw after third molar extraction. Surgical exploration of the abscess disclosed the presence of surgical wax in the center of a foreign body granuloma. We discuss the use of surgical wax and other local hemostatic agents and the subsequent risk of complications.
Brignol
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Service de stomatologie, chirurgie maxillofaciale et plastique de la face, hôpital Nord, chemin des Bourrelys, 13015 Marseille, France. l.brignol@caramail.com
Guyot
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Richard
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Chossegros
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D000328:Adult; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000139:chemically induced; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D015745:Granuloma, Foreign-Body / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D010168:Palmitates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery; D010484:Periapical Granuloma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014885:Waxes / Q000009:adverse effects*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D006490:Hemostatics; D010168:Palmitates; D014885:Waxes; C055480:bone wax