Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste: a review

Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste: a review.

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,...

Extradural application of bismuth iodoform paraffin paste causing relapsing bismuth encephalopathy: a case report with CT and MRI studies.

Bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) is used in dressings in ear, nose, and throat, dental, and neurosurgical practice. Neurotoxicity due to absorption of bismuth from the BIPP pack is rare. It is preventable and reversible but likely to be fatal if unrecognised. A case of relapsing but reversible toxic encephalopathy due to a large extradural BIPP pack is reported in a 57 year old Caucasian ...

Myringoplasty: A Comparison of Bismuth Iodoform Paraffin Paste Gauze Pack and Plane Gauze (containing Lococotien with Veoform).

OBJECTIVES To assess difference between two methods of post-operative ear packing: bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) versus plane gauze containing steroid and antibiotics (lococotien with veoform) METHODS A retrospective study of patients who had undergone myringoplasty at our hospital from January 2005 to January 2007. Data, including age, size of perforation surgical approach, use of p...

A Bismuth Paste Injector

CT and MR appearance of otolaryngologic packing materials.

PURPOSE To examine the CT and MR appearances of four packing materials commonly used in otolaryngologic surgery. METHODS The CT and MR appearances of bismuth and iodoform paraffin paste, aqueous betadine gauze, calcium sodium alginate, and triadocortyl cream were examined. CT attenuation values were measured using phantoms containing packing materials. MR characteristics were examined by pack...