Citation

Sira J, Uppal S, Dezso A. Ear Nose Throat J. 2011; 90(1): 26-28.

Affiliation

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Flat 1, St. Ann's Tower, 214 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS6 3DS, UK. jamessira@doctors.org.uk.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Medquests Communications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21229507

Abstract

We report the case of a deliberate application of cyanoacrylate adhesive (commonly called "superglue") to the nose of a 9-year-old boy during a fight. The glue was successfully removed under general anesthesia without causing trauma to the nasal mucosa. To the best of our knowledge, only 1 other case of cyanoacrylate injury to the nasal cavity has been published in the literature. We also provide an algorithm to guide clinicians in the future management of this unusual circumstance.

Language: en