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Case Reports
. 1988 Dec;26(6):486-90.
doi: 10.1016/0266-4356(88)90070-8.

Rhinolith: an unusual cause of palatal perforation

T R Flood  1
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Rhinolith: an unusual cause of palatal perforation

T R Flood. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1988 Dec.

Abstract

An unusual case of a large rhinolith, which initially presented as an oronasal fistula, is reported. The surgical removal of the rhinolith through a maxillary osteotomy at the Le Fort I level with immediate direct fixation using 'Champy' plates is described. This approach provided excellent access for removal of the mass and repair of the oronasal fistula.

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