title: Cyanoacrylate ("superglue") injury to the nasal cavity: case report and a proposed management algorithm.
abstract: We report the case of a deliberate application of cyanoacrylate adhesive (commonly called "superglue") to the nose of a 9-year-old boy during a fight. The glue was successfully removed under general anesthesia without causing trauma to the nasal mucosa. To the best of our knowledge, only 1 other case of cyanoacrylate injury to the nasal cavity has been published in the literature. We also provide an algorithm to guide clinicians in the future management of this unusual circumstance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Flat 1, St. Ann's Tower, 214 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS6 3DS, UK. jamessira@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sira
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Uppal
authors.forename: Atilla
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dezso
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D002648:Child; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000293:injuries*; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D003487:Cyanoacrylates