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INTRODUCTION: This article reviews the literature pertaining to bismuth iodoform paraffin paste. OVERVIEW: 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.
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local/therapeutic use , Bismuth/therapeutic use , Epistaxis/therapy , Hydrocarbons, Iodinated/therapeutic use , Anti-Infective Agents, Local/adverse effects , Bismuth/adverse effects , Bismuth/metabolism , Bismuth/pharmacology , Bismuth/toxicity , Drug Combinations , Drug Hypersensitivity , Female , Humans , Hydrocarbons, Iodinated/adverse effects , Hydrocarbons, Iodinated/chemistry , Hydrocarbons, Iodinated/toxicity , Military Medicine , Nitrites/poisoning , Occlusive Dressings , Otologic Surgical Procedures/methods , Postoperative Care/methods , Pregnancy , Tampons, SurgicalABSTRACT
'Boil and Bite' mouth guards are an alternative to conventional silicone guards in direct laryngoscopy. These guards are less likely to displace. They are cheap and easy to prepare.
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Heating , Laryngoscopy , Mouth Protectors , Humans , Plastics , Prosthesis Design , Prosthesis FittingABSTRACT
Mycotic aneurysm of the petrous temporal bone is extremely rare, with only 12 cases previously reported. We review the literature to date and present a case of petrositis complicated by a mycotic aneurysm of the internal carotid artery, which was managed by endovascular balloon occlusion and subsequent total petrosectomy. We can find no other case in the literature where balloon occlusion has been used to treat a mycotic aneurysm of the intrapetrous carotid artery prior to total petrosectomy to treat petrositis.
