ORCID
- R. Witton: 0000-0002-6424-4376
Abstract
AIM: To report the presentation and management of two cases with neurological complications secondary to the extrusion of sodium hypochlorite solution into the facial soft tissues during root canal treatment. SUMMARY: The clinical features, with particular emphasis on nerve deficit following inadvertent extrusion of sodium hypochlorite, are discussed and its management highlighted. Early and aggressive treatment is advocated following such incidents in order to reduce potentially serious complications. KEY LEARNING POINTS: *Neurological sequelae can follow inadvertent hypochlorite extrusion. *Early recognition may avert a potentially more serious outcome. *Active hospital treatment including intravenous steroids and antibiotics is recommended.
Publication Date
2005-01-01
Publication Title
Int Endod J
Volume
38
Issue
11
ISSN
0143-2885
Keywords
Adult, Cheek, Facial Nerve Diseases, Facial Paralysis, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Hypesthesia, Lip, Orbit, Paresthesia, Root Canal Irrigants, Root Canal Therapy, Sodium Hypochlorite
First Page
843
Last Page
848
Recommended Citation
Brennan, P., Witton, R., Henthorn, K., Ethunandan, M., & Harmer, S. (2005) 'Neurological complications following extrusion of sodium hypochlorite solution during root canal treatment.', Int Endod J, 38(11), pp. 843-848. Available at: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2005.01017.x
