Abstract

  The present case illustrates the management of an avulsion of the nose due to human bite under local anaesthesia with intravenous conscious sedation. The human bite injury of the nose though relatively uncommon presents a challenge to the surgeon especially where treatment options are limited because of the poor financial circumstances of patient. This case shows that despite these challenges good results can be achieved by making good and prudent treatment decisions. Clearly, the nose is worth restoring given their functional, cosmetic and psychological importance.

Keywords: Avulsion; Human Bite; Nose; Conscious Sedation

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Citation

Citation: Omokaro Osaiyuwu. "Management of Avulsion Injury of the Nose Due to a Human Bite Under Local Anesthesia with Intravenous Conscious Sedation: A Case Report”. Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 4.4 (2020): 39-42.

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Copyright: © 2020 Omokaro Osaiyuwu. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.