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Surgical treatment of cocaine-induced palatal perforations : report of three cases and literature review

Javier BarrientosFrancisco SolerGuadalupe Corchero

subject

medicine.medical_specialtybusiness.industryCase ReportSurgerymedicine.anatomical_structureOral FistulaPalatal perforationmedicineSocial relationshipRhinolaliaOral SurgerySurgical treatmentbusinessGeneral DentistryNasal speechNoseUNESCO:CIENCIAS MÉDICAS

description

Destruction of the osteocartilaginous framework of the nose and sinuses is a well-known side effect of inhaled cocaine. Palate involvement is, however, a very uncommon event that may lead to oronasal communication with the subsequent food and liquids reflux and nasal speech. Given the addictive character of this etiologic agent, the management of cocaine-induced palatal perforations tends to be conservative by means of a prosthetic obturator. In this paper three cases with surgically treated cocaine-induced palatal perforations are reported and a review of the literature is made focusing on the management of this process. Despite the usual reluctancy, surgical palatal reconstruction should be considered in selected committed patients as a definitive solution for the annoying rhinolalia and solid-liquid reflux to the nose, thus improving their quality of life and social relationships. Key words:Cocaine, oral fistula, palate, palatal perforation, oronasal communication.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2021-02-01
10.4317/jced.57730https://hdl.handle.net/10550/87238