Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste: a review

This article reviews the literature pertaining to bismuth iodoform paraffin paste. 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...

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Published in:	Journal of laryngology and otology Vol. 125; no. 9; p. 891
Main Authors:	Crossland, G J, Bath, A P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-09-2011
Subjects:	Anti-Infective Agents, Local - adverse effects Anti-Infective Agents, Local - therapeutic use Bismuth - adverse effects Bismuth - metabolism Bismuth - pharmacology Bismuth - therapeutic use Bismuth - toxicity Drug Combinations Drug Hypersensitivity Epistaxis - therapy Female Humans Hydrocarbons, Iodinated - adverse effects Hydrocarbons, Iodinated - chemistry Hydrocarbons, Iodinated - therapeutic use Hydrocarbons, Iodinated - toxicity Military Medicine Nitrites - poisoning Occlusive Dressings Otologic Surgical Procedures - methods Postoperative Care - methods Pregnancy Tampons, Surgical
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Summary:	This article reviews the literature pertaining to bismuth iodoform paraffin paste. 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.
ISSN:	1748-5460
DOI:	10.1017/S0022215111001599