Facial fistula: Long-term sequelae of a complicated exodontia

Authors

• Nasser A. Alasseri, From the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Alasseri), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, and the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences (Assari), Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Ahmad S. Assari, From the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Alasseri), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, and the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences (Assari), Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

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.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

490

Last Page

493

Recommended Citation

Alasseri, Nasser A. and Assari, Ahmad S. (2015) "Facial fistula: Long-term sequelae of a complicated exodontia," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 36: Iss. 4, Article 16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2015.4.11702