Treatment of Odontogenic Cutaneous Sinus Tract Misdiagnosed for 6 Years: A Case Study

Authors

  • Ines Kallel Department of Conservative Odontology and Endodontics, Hospital Sahloul Sousse, Tunisia and Faculty of Dental Medicine Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia and Laboratory of Research in Oral Healh and Maxillo Facial Rehabilitation (LR12ES11), Monastir, Tunisia.
  • Haifa Ben Rejeb Department of Conservative Odontology and Endodontics, Hospital Sahloul Sousse, Tunisia.
  • Nabiha Douki Department of Conservative Odontology and Endodontics, Hospital Sahloul Sousse, Tunisia and Faculty of Dental Medicine Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia and Laboratory of Research in Oral Healh and Maxillo Facial Rehabilitation (LR12ES11), Monastir, Tunisia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nfmmr/v13/12766D

Keywords:

Cutaneous sinus tract, misdiagnosed, periapical abscess, endodontic treatment

Abstract

Cutaneous odontogenic fistulas or sinus tracts are frequently misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated, leading to unnecessary procedures and patient suffering. An understanding of the draining of cutaneous sinus tracts will lead to more appropriate treatment, the elimination of the source of infection reducing the incidence of complications [1].

 Most cases respond to conservative, nonsurgical root canal therapy.

Our objective is to report a case of cutaneous sinus tract evolving for 6 years secondary to chronic periapical dental infection caused by old trauma. The conservative treatment of the causal teeth was sufficient to achieve healing despite the oldness of the fistula.

Published

2021-08-25

How to Cite

Ines Kallel, Haifa Ben Rejeb, & Nabiha Douki. (2021). Treatment of Odontogenic Cutaneous Sinus Tract Misdiagnosed for 6 Years: A Case Study. New Frontiers in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 13, 18–25. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nfmmr/v13/12766D

Issue

New Frontiers in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 13

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