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. 2011 Sep;125(9):891-5.
doi: 10.1017/S0022215111001599. Epub 2011 Jul 12.

Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste: a review

G J Crossland  1 , A P Bath
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Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste: a review

G J Crossland et al. J Laryngol Otol. 2011 Sep.

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.

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  • Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste: a review.
    Macdonald K, Farboud A, Jardine A. Macdonald K, et al. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Nov;126(11):1192. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112002113. Epub 2012 Sep 14. J Laryngol Otol. 2012. PMID: 22975071 No abstract available.
  • Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste: a review.
    Ladak A, Agrawal S. Ladak A, et al. J Laryngol Otol. 2013 May;127(5):531. doi: 10.1017/S0022215113000467. Epub 2013 Mar 27. J Laryngol Otol. 2013. PMID: 23534610 No abstract available.

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