Potential Toxicity of Boric Acid Powder Otic Insufflation.

Samuel H Smith Patrick J Antonelli

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

BA dose delivery is highly variable by insufflator type, and doses thought to cause systemic toxicity are commonly generated. Awareness of and further investigation into the potential toxicity of otic administration of BA seems warranted.

Keyphrases

oxidative stress
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