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A complication of tongue piercing

C S Perkins1, J Meisner, J M Harrison

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucesterhire.

British Dental Journal
|February 22, 1997
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Tongue piercing is increasingly popular, but can lead to serious infections like Ludwig

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Rising popularity of body modifications, specifically oral piercings.
  • Potential for oral piercings to serve as a nidus for bacterial infections.
  • Importance of recognizing and managing severe oral infections.

Observation:

  • A case presentation of a patient with Ludwig's angina.
  • The infection was secondary to a recent tongue piercing.
  • Clinical signs and symptoms necessitating urgent intervention.

Findings:

  • Successful management of Ludwig's angina in the context of tongue piercing.
  • Identification of tongue piercing as a direct cause of severe infection.
  • Discussion of the microbial etiology and pathogenic mechanisms.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for patient education on risks associated with tongue piercings.
  • Emphasizes the importance of prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of deep neck space infections.
  • Suggests a review of safety guidelines and aftercare protocols for oral piercings.

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