title: Bismuth toxicity in patients treated with bismuth iodoform paraffin packs.
abstract: Bismuth is a heavy metal used in bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) antiseptic dressings and in a number of other medical preparations. It can be absorbed systemically and cause toxicity. We report 2 cases of such neurotoxicity after it was used in operations on the jaws.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Atwal
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH. Electronic address: gary.cousin@elht.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: G C S
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Cousin
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001458:Bandages; D001729:Bismuth / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010232:Paraffin
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D010232:Paraffin; D001729:Bismuth
keywords: BIPP; Bismuth; Toxicity