Removal of a fractured needle during inferior alveolar nerve block: two case reports
Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
;
: 225-229, 2017.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-203992
ABSTRACT
The inferior alveolar nerve block is the most common method of local anesthesia for intraoral surgery at the posterior mandibular region. However, unexpected complications may occur when administering the local anesthesia. One of these uncommon complications is the fracture of the needle. If the injection needle is broken during the surgery, it should be removed immediately. However, this is one of the most difficult procedures. In this report, we present two cases of needle fracture during the procedure, and its successful removal under general/local anesthesia administration.
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Main subject:
Anesthesia
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Anesthesia, Local
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Mandibular Nerve
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Methods
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Needles
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Nerve Block
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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