Authors : Dr. Abdul Haseeb Quadri; Dr. Souvik Roy

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25aug931

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Abstract : Oral and maxillofacial surgeons often encounter foreign bodies. They may present a diagnostic challenge, due to many factors such as the size of the object, the difficult access, masked by structures and a close anatomical relationship of the foreign body to vital structures. We report a rare case of a chronic parotid fistula caused by an occult wooden foreign body, emphasizing the importance of thorough history and clinical examination in diagnosis.

Keywords : Foreign Body, Surgical Exploration, Superficial Parotidectomy.

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