title: Facial fistula. Long-term sequelae of a complicated exodontia.
abstract: Facial cutaneous fistula is a complication of odontogenic infection that is often misdiagnosed with dermatological infection, and hence, mistreated. We report a case of facial fistula that developed 8 years following a dental extraction, presenting its clinical appearance, radiographical findings, and treatment approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail. dr.nasseralasseri@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Nasser A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Alasseri
authors.forename: Ahmad S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Assari
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*
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