Unusual Foreign Body in the Maxillary Antrum: A case report

Authors

  • B.O. Fakuade
  • O.G. Omitola

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61172/ndj.v23i2.29

Keywords:

caldwell-Luc approach, arrow, maxillary antrum

Abstract

A case of25 year old nomad presented with an arrow in his maxillary antrum following a rustling attack. Impaction of an arrow in the maxillary antrum is not a common occurrence. The arrow was removed through Caldwell-Luc approach under conscious sedation. The wound healed satisfactorily and the postoperative period was uneventful.

 

Author Biographies

  • B.O. Fakuade

     

     

  • O.G. Omitola

     

     

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Published

2020-09-23

How to Cite

Unusual Foreign Body in the Maxillary Antrum: A case report. (2020). Nigerian Dental Journal, 23(2), 197-199. https://doi.org/10.61172/ndj.v23i2.29

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