Removal of a fractured needle during inferior alveolar nerve block: two case reports.
10.17245/jdapm.2017.17.3.225
- Author:
Jae Seek YOU
1
;
Su Gwan KIM
;
Ji Su OH
;
Hae In CHOI
;
Myeong Kwan JIH
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwang-ju, Korea. sgckim@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Anesthesia, Local;
Inferior Alveolar Nerve;
Needle Fracture;
Nerve Block
- MeSH:
Anesthesia;
Anesthesia, Local;
Mandibular Nerve*;
Methods;
Needles*;
Nerve Block
- From:Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2017;17(3):225-229
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The inferior alveolar nerve block is the most common method of local anesthesia for intraoral surgery at the posterior mandibular region. However, unexpected complications may occur when administering the local anesthesia. One of these uncommon complications is the fracture of the needle. If the injection needle is broken during the surgery, it should be removed immediately. However, this is one of the most difficult procedures. In this report, we present two cases of needle fracture during the procedure, and its successful removal under general/local anesthesia administration.
