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Paraffinoma revisited: a post-operative condition following rhinoplasty nasal packing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. Q. Montgomery ,
J. I. Khan ,
R. Feakins  and
D. V. Nield
P. Q. Montgomery*
Affiliation:
Deparments of Otolaryngology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, UK
J. I. Khan
Affiliation:
Department of Plastic Surgery, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, UK
R. Feakins
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, UK
D. V. Nield
Affiliation:
Department of Plastic Surgery, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, UK
*
Address for correspondence: P. Q. Montgomery, F.R.C.S.. Department of ENT Surgery, St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London W2 INY.
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Abstract

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Paraffin impregnated tulle is frequently used as a post-operative dressing after surgical repair of wounds, on skin-donor sites and in packing of tissue cavities. Historically, paraffin has been injected into various sites of the body and paraffinoma is a well-described complication. Despite this, nasal packing with paraffin gauze is still common after rhinoplasty. We report a case of paraffinoma occurring after rhinoplasty and discuss the avoidance of this rare but serious complication and suggest silicon mesh as an alternative dressing.

Keywords

RhinoplastyParaffinoma
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 8 , August 1996 , pp. 785 - 786
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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