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Bone wax extrusion through postauricular wounds: A case series
Author(s) -
Baird Samantha M.,
Teh Bing M.,
Lim Kelvin K. M.,
Campbell Matthew C.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.26697
Subject(s) - wax , medicine , foreign body , surgery , foreign body granuloma , extrusion , materials science , metallurgy , composite material
Bone wax is an effective hemostatic agent that generally is considered safe. However, because it is nonabsorbable, significant complications can occur. We present the first two reported cases of delayed migration and extrusion of bone wax through postauricular wounds due to foreign body reaction and granuloma formation following mastoid surgery. We also present a literature review of complications associated with intraoperative bone wax use and discuss alternative hemostatic agents. Laryngoscope , 128:369–372, 2018