title: Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste: a review.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This article reviews the literature pertaining to bismuth iodoform paraffin paste.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste is used in most otolaryngology departments on a daily basis. Questions about its properties are common in postgraduate otolaryngology examinations. This article reviews bismuth iodoform paraffin paste's current and historical usage, constituents, properties, side effects, and radiographic properties, and its alternatives in otological and rhinological practice.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. gcrossland@doctors.org.uk
authors: G J
authors: GJ
authors: Crossland
authors: A P
authors: AP
authors: Bath
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001729:Bismuth / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use* / Q000633:toxicity; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006847:Hydrocarbons, Iodinated / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use* / Q000633:toxicity; D008887:Military Medicine; D009573:Nitrites / Q000506:poisoning; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D013630:Tampons, Surgical
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006847:Hydrocarbons, Iodinated; D009573:Nitrites; C045757:bismuth iodoform paraffin paste; C010804:bismuth subnitrate; C010473:iodoform; D001729:Bismuth