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A firework in the mouth.

S Cobley1

  • 1Orthodontic Department, Bodelwyddan, Rhyl, North Wales.

British Dental Journal
|July 7, 1990
PubMed
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A patient experienced severe tongue trauma when firework fragments became embedded in their mouth after an oral explosion. This case highlights the dangers of igniting fireworks indoors or in close proximity to the face.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Fireworks pose significant risks of severe injury, particularly when misused.
  • Oral and facial injuries from explosions are uncommon but can be devastating.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient with embedded firework fragments in the tongue.
  • The injury occurred due to the explosion of a firework within the patient's mouth.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention was required to remove the embedded foreign bodies.
  • The case illustrates a unique and severe form of oral trauma.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for public awareness regarding firework safety, especially concerning misuse in enclosed spaces.

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  • Underscores the importance of prompt surgical evaluation and management for complex oral and maxillofacial trauma.
  • Emphasizes the potential for severe internal injuries from seemingly localized explosions.