Fratura de agulha de sutura encontrada em espaço parafaríngeo Fracture of suture needle found in parapharyngeal space

• Published in: Revista Sul-Brasileira de odontologia Vol. 16; no. 1; p. 57
• Main Authors: Gross, Dayane Jaqueline, Martins, Luciana Dorochenko, Andreis, Jéssica Daniela, Bortoluzzi, Marcelo Carlos, Gonçalves, Ramon César Godoy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 03-07-2019
• ISSN: 1806-7727; 1984-5685
• DOI: 10.21726/rsbo.v16i1.786

Introduction: Among the specialties, the maxillofacial surgery is one in which the professional is more exposed to accidents and complications. Thus, once the surgery is indicated, it is important to have a detailed surgical planning based on the physical examination and imaging examinations, in order to avoid iatrogenies. Objective: To report an atypical and rare case of suture needle fracture aftersuturing in minor oral surgery. Case report: Female patient, with the presence of a suture needle in parapharyngeal space, removed by surgical procedure under general anesthesia. Conclusion: The patient progresses well, without complications. Thus, if a fracture occurs, secondary complications can be avoided by promptly sending the patient to a specialized hospital to prevent the movement offragments in deeper tissue regions.