Palatal and nasal necrosis resulting from cocaine misuse

The potential social and economic harm caused by cocaine addiction is well known. The wider health risks and potential nasal complications of septal perforation and nasal collapse are also recognised. We report a case of oro-nasal fistula secondary to cocaine misuse and discuss the aetiology, manage...

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Published in:	British dental journal Vol. 198; no. 6; pp. 333 - 334
Main Authors:	Goodger, N M, Wang, J, Pogrel, M A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Nature Publishing Group 26-03-2005
Subjects:	Administration, Inhalation Adult Cocaine - administration & dosage Cocaine - adverse effects Cocaine-Related Disorders - etiology Cocaine-Related Disorders - surgery Female Humans Nose Diseases - etiology Nose Diseases - surgery Oral Fistula - etiology Oral Fistula - surgery Osteonecrosis - etiology Osteonecrosis - surgery Palate, Hard - pathology Palate, Hard - surgery Respiratory Tract Fistula - etiology Respiratory Tract Fistula - surgery Rhinoplasty
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Summary:	The potential social and economic harm caused by cocaine addiction is well known. The wider health risks and potential nasal complications of septal perforation and nasal collapse are also recognised. We report a case of oro-nasal fistula secondary to cocaine misuse and discuss the aetiology, management and potential methods of repair.
ISSN:	0007-0610 1476-5373
DOI:	10.1038/sj.bdj.4812171