Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste: a review.

G J Crossland, A P Bath

Journal: The Journal of laryngology and otology 2011;125(9):891-5

PMID: 21745431

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This article reviews the literature pertaining to bismuth iodoform paraffin paste.

OVERVIEW

Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste is used in most otolaryngology departments on a daily basis. Questions about its properties are common in postgraduate otolaryngology examinations. This article reviews bismuth iodoform paraffin paste's current and historical usage, constituents, properties, side effects, and radiographic properties, and its alternatives in otological and rhinological practice.

Address: Department of Otolaryngology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1017/S0022215111001599

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MeSH Terms: Anti-Infective Agents, Local, Bismuth, Drug Combinations, Drug Hypersensitivity, Epistaxis, Female, Humans, Hydrocarbons, Iodinated, Military Medicine, Nitrites, Occlusive Dressings, Otologic Surgical Procedures, Postoperative Care, Pregnancy, Tampons, Surgical