Iatrogenic lip and facial burns caused by an overheated surgical instrument.
An unusual case of an iatrogenic superficial burn of the lip and face during third molar surgery is presented. The burn was caused by a heated surgical instrument after sterilization. Although completely healed within three weeks, the burn had a negative influence on the patient-doctor trust. The surgical team must avoid using recently sterilized instruments in an unsafe manner.
Zrifin Central Dental Clinic, Jerusalem, Israel.
Yehuda
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Zadik
D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D010147:Pain Measurement; D013242:Sterilization; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D055815:Young Adult