Facial fistula. Long-term sequelae of a complicated exodontia.

Saudi Med J

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail.

Published: April 2015

Facial cutaneous fistula is a complication of odontogenic infection that is often misdiagnosed with dermatological infection, and hence, mistreated. We report a case of facial fistula that developed 8 years following a dental extraction, presenting its clinical appearance, radiographical findings, and treatment approach.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.15537/smj.2015.4.11702DOI Listing

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