Transient facial nerve palsy following dental local anaesthesia.
| Autor: | Jenyon T; Ophthalmology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UK tomjenyon@hotmail.com., Panthagani J; Ophthalmology, Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Birmingham, UK., Green D; Restorative Department, Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, UK. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2020 Sep 07; Vol. 13 (9). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Sep 07. |
| DOI: | 10.1136/bcr-2020-234753 |
| Abstrakt: | Facial nerve palsy is a rare but known complication of dental local anaesthesia and may be underreported. We describe a case of a transient facial nerve palsy following the administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block and discuss the immediate practical management. Knowing the likely transient nature of this complication means the patient can be reassured and unnecessary referral avoided. While the blink reflex is inhibited, steps are needed in order to protect the cornea and prevent secondary infection and scarring. Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared. (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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