Accidental extrusion of sodium hypochlorite into the maxillary sinus.
An unusual case is reported of accidental extrusion of sodium hypochlorite solution into the maxillary sinus during instrumentation in the course of root canal treatment of a maxillary premolar. This caused a burning sensation accompanied by nasal bleeding, swallowing of blood, and interrupted breathing. The case was managed by irrigating with sterile saline, arresting nasal bleeding, and administering antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and decongestants.
Zairi
Anna
A
Department of Endodontology, Dental School of Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece. azairi@otenet.gr
Lambrianidis
Theodoros
T
D000328:Adult; D004487:Edema / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000187:drug effects*; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite