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Br Dent J
; 188(12): 657-8, 2000 Jun 24.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11022380
ABSTRACT
Tongue piercing remains popular. A variety of complications have been reported, including life-threatening infection, airway problems and damaged teeth or mucosal surfaces. A patient who collapsed after continuous profuse bleeding following tongue piercing is presented. It is recommended that piercing practitioners be licensed and inspected. A list of written post piercing instructions for customers is included on how to deal with, or who to contact regarding potential complications including haemorrhage.