Herpes zoster oticus following mandibular block.

نویسندگان

  • S Maini
  • M Preece
چکیده

Although a few cases of facial palsy following mandibular nerve block and dental surgery have been described, it would appear that herpes zoster oticus following dental surgery has not been documented. It is possible that the latent virus may be activated by the mandibular nerve block and dental surgical interventions. Two cases of herpes zoster oticus, both following inferior alveolar nerve block anaesthesia for dental treatment are presented.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of laryngology and otology

دوره 114 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2000